It is fresh and has never been frozen. Unlike imported industrial royal jelly, which is frozen to survive long transport times and then thawed for packaging, ours is harvested and hand-jarred within a few hours and kept constantly refrigerated until shipment. Freezing royal jelly breaks down its most delicate protein structures and causes active enzymes to degrade.

The recommended method is sublingual administration on an empty stomach in the morning. Place the suggested amount (approximately 500 mg for adults, equal to one measuring spoon) under the tongue and leave to dissolve for 30–60 seconds before swallowing.

This method promotes faster absorption through the sublingual mucosa. Although royal jelly can also be taken orally, passing through the stomach may reduce the bioavailability of some of its more sensitive components.

All three share the same core standards: they are all fresh, Italian and organic, and none have ever been frozen. The main differences concern the territory, the local flora and the specific certifications adopted by the producers.

• The royal jelly from Piedmont comes from hilly areas with a long tradition of beekeeping and is produced by an experienced beekeeper. It is COPAIT certified.
• The Royal Jelly from Oltrepò Pavese is produced in a region characterised by high floral biodiversity. The selected producer in this case also operates according to high-quality standards and is COPAIT certified.
• The royal jelly from the Tuscan Apennines, on the other hand, comes from an Apennine scrubland environment with typical Mediterranean flora. While it is certified organic, it does not adhere to the COPAIT protocol. Nevertheless, the producer follows a rigorous method based on controlled beekeeping practices.
  

From a nutritional standpoint, all three are high-quality fresh royal jellies. The choice between them is often a matter of personal preference or affinity for a specific region.

At TheHoneyland, we select only the finest organic products, but the final price reflects the organisational structures and market positioning of each producer. Either way, whether you choose a micro-beekeeper or a larger farm, TheHoneyland always guarantees that you will receive fresh, unpasteurised, 100% organic royal jelly.

It is the result of a one-of-a-kind ecosystem. Here, the bees feed on a rich variety of flora, from spring sulla to chestnut, heather and cistus. As production is artisanal, harvesting is limited to the months between May and July, and we work with small seasonal batches only. Once a batch is sold out, we wait for the next harvest to ensure maximum freshness.