Table 1 Carbohydrate consumption and energy level for workers fed with different type of carbohydrates (p < 0.05).

From: Impact of carbohydrate sources on the longevity and physiological traits of the European honey bee workers

Carbohydrate

Carbohydrate solution

consumption (µl/day)

Water consumption

( µl/day)

Sugar consumption

( µg/day)

Energy level

(cal)

Maltose 50%

26.48 ± 1.76a

2.33 ± 0.23b

8.85 ± 0.59a

0.035 ± 0.002a

Acacia honey

11.86 ± 1.68b

9.97 ± 1.44a

8.78 ± 1.24 a

0.035 ± 0.004a

Corn syrup

10.40 ± 1.14b

9.24 ± 3.24a

8.03 ± 0.88a

0.032 ± 0.003a

Brown sugar 50%

26.89 ± 2.33a

2.57 ± 0.63b

7.65 ± 0.66a

0.03 ± 0.002a

White sugar 50%

25.61 ± 1.28a

2.38 ± 0.54b

8.53 ± 0.42a

0.034 ± 0.001a

Chestnut honey

12.22 ± 2.12b

9.28 ± 2.13a

7.93 ± 1.38a

0.031 ± 0.005a