Royal jelly is a nutritious and unique food, but it also has a definite shelf life. Let’s take a look at the shelf life of royal jelly.
Store at room temperature:
The shelf life of fresh royal jelly at room temperature is very short, usually only about 3 days. This is because royal jelly is easily affected by factors such as temperature, light and air, and microorganisms can easily multiply at room temperature, causing royal jelly to deteriorate. Therefore, fresh royal jelly should be consumed as soon as possible. If it cannot be consumed within a short period of time, it can be stored in the refrigerator. At the same time, ice packs should also be used during long-distance transportation to extend the shelf life of royal jelly.
Mixed honey storage:
Mixing royal jelly with honey can extend its shelf life by about 1 month. This is because honey has antibacterial components and due to its high concentration, honey has almost no strict shelf life. Therefore, mixing royal jelly and honey in a ratio of 1:3 and sealing it in a dark and cool place can extend the shelf life of royal jelly.
Low temperature storage:
Storing it in a low temperature environment can significantly extend the shelf life of royal jelly. For example, royal jelly can be stored at 5℃ for about 3 months, at 0℃ for half a year, at -5℃ for one year, and at -18℃ for more than two years. Therefore, in large-scale production, royal jelly is usually preserved by freezing, and the well-known royal jelly freeze-dried powder is made by dehydrating and freezing royal jelly.
The shelf life of royal jelly depends on how it is stored. Fresh royal jelly can only be stored for 3 days at room temperature, but it can be extended to about 1 month by mixing it with honey and storing it away from light. Royal jelly freeze-dried powder can be stored at low temperature for more than 2 years. Please choose the appropriate royal jelly according to different storage methods, and make sure to consume it within the shelf life.
