Optimization of Technology for Shredding the Bee Pollen

Abstract

We conducted optimization of the technology for shredding bee pollen based on the results of evaluation of technological and physical-chemical indicators in order to obtain powder of high quality.It was established by the results of performed studies that by using modern types of shredders, it is possible to shred bee pollen to particles the size of 12‒8 µm. We identified influence of the powder dispersity on the phytochemical activity of bee pollen based on the results of determining a content of flavonoids. The amount of flavonoids in the pollen increases in the case of shredding to particles the size of 15±5 µm, and decreases at dispersity ≤10 µm. We recommend shredding the bee pollen to particles the size of 15±5 µm. Based on the results of estimating the dispersity and homogeneity of the finished product, it was substantiated to apply a mill-mortar in the technology of shredding bee pollen. We optimized technological parameters of shredding bee pollen in a mill-mortar: speed of the working body is 70‒80 rpm (min−1), duration of treatment is 6 minutes, weight of the batch is 150 g.The obtained results could prove useful when manufacturing new, or improving already existing, food products of high quality, or when applying in pharmacology and biotechnolog