Pine pollen

Pinus densiflora

flower

Yellow powder from the male cones of the red pine, pressed with honey into little cakes (songhwa dasik).

Origin

Korea and Japan

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is mixed with honey into a paste that is pressed into a mold; it is not cooked. Avoid if you are allergic to pollen.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Anthocyanins

Did you know?

In spring, this pollen turns cars and puddles yellow across the Far East.