The content of micro-and macroelements in propolis

Abstract

In the study there are presented the results of the research regarding the content of the microand macro elements in propolis from different regions of the Republic of Moldova. It was found out that the quantity of micro- and macro elements in propolis is not identical in different regions, and depends on the species of plants. It was pointed out that the sum of the propolis studied microelements vary from 52,33 mg/kg (central region) to 132,83 mg/kg (south region). From all the macro elements sodium has the largest share – from 3,13 to 5,94 g/kg.