As cited by [8] the best way to buy bee venom is in the
crystallized form, since it is more stable, impurities are
easier to detect and adulteration is less likely. The colour
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of both crystals and powder should be a very light
yellow. Liquid venom should be clear and colourless.
Darker venom is slightly oxidized and may have lost
some of its effectiveness. As with all other products
where immediate testing is not possible or is very
expensive, the producer should be one who is wellknown
and who can be trusted to produce a high quality
product. The producer as well as the buyer should have
adequate storage facilities.
Even dried bee venom should be stored refrigerated or
preferably frozen and it should always be kept in dark
bottles in the dark. All producers and buyers should
closely observe these conditions. Dried bee venom can be
kept frozen for several months, but should not be kept
refrigerated for more than a few weeks. Liquid venom
and diluted venom can be stored for similar periods if
maintained in well sealed, dark glass containers [8]