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¹ Ege Üniversitesi Mühendislik Fakültesi, Gıda Mühendisliği Bölümü, İzmir Viewed : 1701 - Downloaded : 938 Propolis is a resinous material collected by honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) from various plant sources. The bees carry the materials to hive which they collect from different parts of the plants. Propolis comes to as a result of mixing these substances with salivary secretions and wax with the help of the jaws of the bees. In the production of propolis, Apis Mellifera species, which are known as the most popular honey bee living in Europe, Ural Mountains, Africa and Asia, play a role. Chemical composition of propolis varies depending on ecological characteristics such as vegetation and climate of the collected area. In commercial production of propolis, the collection time and the way of collection affect the quality and content of propolis. The evaluation of the effects of different factors on the propolis will be used to determine the areas of use. Keywords : Propolis, Honey bee, Geographic origin, Plant source, Production method