General Component Analysis and Nutritional Evalutation of Domestic Beeswax by Apis mellifera

Choi, H.M.; Lyu, S.; Han, S.M.; Woo, S.O.; Kim, S.G.; Kim, H.Y.; Kim, S.K.; Kim, S.M.; Lee, H.J.; Moon, H.J.; Lee, Y.S.

General Component Analysis and Nutritional Evalutation of Domestic Beeswax by Apis mellifera

2023

Beeswax is a hydrophobic substance secreted by the wax glands of young worker bees and is used in the construction of beehives. Beeswax finds applications across various industries such as medicine, food additives, food coatings, and preservatives. This study evaluates the general composition and nutritional value of beeswax. Beeswax is primarily composed of over 90% crude lipids and carbohydrates, with carbohydrates having the highest content. Proteins are present in minimal amounts. Beeswax contains a total of six minerals, with potassium (K) being the most abundant at 11.05 mg/100 g. The fatty acid content in beeswax is notably high at 10.2 g/100 g, with over 80% being saturated fatty acids. Through this research, the nutritional value of beeswax as a versatile material has been analyzed, providing fundamental data for its utilization in various industries including the food sector as additives.

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