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New pollen-replacing 'power bars' give bees nutrients they need to survive
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Huh. Apparently bees do eat pollen, for the proteins and fats it contains. I thought it was only nectar, but no.
Yes. Pupae are fed a mix of pollen and nectar/honey called "bee bread". (Honey is nectar that has its water content reduced to 20% and is sealed, to prevent fermentation.)