{"product_id":"animalup-bees-fondant-1kg","title":"AnimalUP Bees Fondant - 1kg or 10kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eExclusive to Hagens Bees in the UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimalUP Bees Fondant is a ready-to-use complementary carbohydrate feed designed to provide honey bees with an accessible source of energy when supplementary feeding is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in Europe exclusively for Hagens Bees, this non-GMO fondant consists of fine sugar microcrystals coated with glucose syrup. This formulation helps prevent the sugar crystals from drying out while creating a soft, practical feed that can be placed directly above the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 91% dry matter and only 9% moisture, AnimalUP offers a convenient alternative to liquid syrup when feeding colonies during colder periods or when additional food reserves are needed. No mixing, heating or preparation is required—simply open the pack and place it over the frames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose AnimalUP?:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExclusive to Hagens Bees in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in Europe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to use directly from the pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo mixing, heating or diluting required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides a concentrated source of carbohydrate energy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with beet-sugar sucrose, glucose and fructose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine sugar microcrystals coated with glucose syrup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e91% dry matter and 9% moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for supplementing colony food reserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for stimulative feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan support colonies when preparing for winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable when forming bee packages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvenient 1kg pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-month shelf life from the production date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimalUP may be used:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo supplement insufficient colony food reserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor stimulative feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen preparing colonies for winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen forming nucs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssess each colony before feeding and consider its strength, existing stores, weather conditions and access to natural forage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use during periods of intensive nectar harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut an opening in the plastic film to the required size and place the pack on top of the frames with the exposed fondant accessible to the bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the feed close to the cluster, particularly during colder weather, so the bees can reach it easily. Check consumption periodically and replace the pack when necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharacteristics \u003c\/em\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry substance: 91%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture: 9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients stated as a proportion of dry substance -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeet-sugar sucrose: 79.87%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlucose: 12.1%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFructose: 8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitric acid: 0.03%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalytical components -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein: 0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFibre: 0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFat: 0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalcium: 0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium: 0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus: 0%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore between \u003c\/span\u003e10°C and 25°C\u003cspan\u003e and keep away from direct sunlight. \u003c\/span\u003eShelf life\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24 months from the production date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPIRY 05.08.2028\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bee Science","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":57206843081030,"sku":"BS010","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10kg","offer_id":57206843113798,"sku":"BS011","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4937\/6582\/files\/Untitleddesign_2_c8e6be27-0b2a-4b73-8267-eab0b698764f.png?v=1786698676","url":"https:\/\/www.hagensbees.co.uk\/products\/animalup-bees-fondant-1kg","provider":"Hagen's Bees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}