Ingredient

Royal Jelly

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add royal jelly to foods and beverages for its unique flavor and as …

What it is

Royal jelly is a creamy white secretion produced by worker bees. It is fed to all young larvae for their first few days of life, and exclusively to queen larvae throughout their development. It is a complex mixture of water, proteins, sugars, lipids, and trace elements.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add royal jelly to foods and beverages for its unique flavor and as a source of nutrients. It is most commonly found in teas, energy drinks, and honey products.

Health notes

Royal jelly is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. Some studies suggest potential benefits for skin health and immune function, but more research is needed. The WHO/IARC has not classified royal jelly. There are no widely established upper intake limits for royal jelly.

Allergen info

Royal jelly is derived from bees and is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Royal Jelly

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BRUCE TEA Black Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 20kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.9Carbs Aquarius, Soft Drink AQUARIUS Aquarius, Soft Drink Other Drinks 19kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.7Carbs DONG-A PHARM Dong-A Pharm, Bacchus-X Plus Ginseng Energy Drink Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 61kcal —Protein 0Fat 15.2Carbs TALYA BITKISEL URUNLER TIC. VE SAN. A.S. Vitamini Honey-Pollen-Royal Jelly-Propolis Mixture Children's Nutritional Supplements 250kcal 0Protein 0Fat 60Carbs Findley Ice Company Bruce Tea, Black & White Tea Iced & Bottle Tea 18kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.7Carbs Bruce Lee Beverage LLC Original Sweetened With Only Honey, Honey Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving 11kcal 0Protein 0Fat 3.1Carbs Findley Ice Company Bruce Tea, Black & Green Tea, One Inch Punch, One Inch Punch Iced & Bottle Tea 31kcal 0Protein 0Fat 7.6Carbs Propolis, Bee Pollen & Royal Jelly Super Raw Honey, Propolis, Bee Pollen & Royal Jelly Northwest Colors Propolis, Bee Pollen & Royal Jelly Super Raw Honey, Propolis, Bee Pollen & Royal Jelly Honey 286kcal 2.4Protein 0Fat 81.0Carbs Now Health Group Inc. Royal Jelly Superfood In A Base Of Honey Honey 294kcal 0Protein 0Fat 73.5Carbs Bruce Lee Beverage LLC Super Power Tea, Honeydew Iced & Bottle Tea High in added sugars — 40% DV per serving 20kcal 0Protein 0Fat 4.7Carbs Findley Ice Company Bruce Tea, Black Tea, Maqui, Acai & Goji Berry, Maqui, Acai & Goji Berry Iced & Bottle Tea 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.2Carbs Nowco International, Inc. Ginger, Turmeric, Honey, Shot, Ginger, Turmeric, Honey Other Drinks 59kcal 0Protein 0Fat 15.2Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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