InvertasePlus™ enzyme.

Pre-converted feed. Smarter sucrose feeding.

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InvertasePlus™ is a precision enzyme formulated for sucrose-based bee feeding. When incorporated into sugar syrup, it pre-converts sucrose into glucose and fructose, reducing the need for bees to process sugars themselves and helping conserve energy for normal foraging activity. The formulation is designed to operate under mild conditions, supporting controlled inversion while helping limit the formation of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF).


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Invertase enzyme (β-fructofuranosidase) is the enzyme that splits sucrose into glucose and fructose. Bees naturally produce invertase as part of nectar processing and honey formation. InvertasePlus™ applies that same principle to supplemental feeding by helping pre-process sucrose-based syrup before consumption.

Invertase enzyme and bees.

The role of invertase in bees

Bees naturally produce invertase in their glands and digestive system. This enzyme helps convert sucrose into simpler sugars that can be readily used in metabolism and honey processing.


From nectar processing to feed preparation

Inside the hive, invertase plays a role in transforming nectar during honey formation. In supplemental feeding, the same enzymatic reaction can be applied to sucrose syrup before bees consume it. That means part of the sugar conversion happens in the feed, not only in the bee.


Why that matters

By pre-converting sucrose in syrup, InvertasePlus™ helps make supplemental feed more immediately usable. This supports efficient feed preparation and may reduce the amount of enzymatic processing required from the colony during feeding periods.


🍯 InvertasePlus™

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Better feeding starts before the bees drink.

InvertasePlus™ is an enzyme preparation designed for beekeepers using sucrose-based syrup. When added during feed preparation, it hydrolyses sucrose into glucose and fructose, producing a pre-converted syrup that is closer to bees’ natural carbohydrate sources.

Why beekeepers use it:

  • Enables controlled pre-conversion of sucrose in syrup preparation

  • Supports efficient utilization of supplemental feed

  • Helps align sugar composition with bees’ natural digestion process

  • Suitable for seasonal feeding, colony build-up, or low forage periods

  • Designed to operate under mild conditions, helping limit the formation of degradation by-products (e.g. HMF) when used as directe

  • Made in the EU

How it is used:

  • Dosage: 5 g per 10 kg of sucrose solution (70% w/w)

  • Mixing: Dissolve thoroughly into prepared sugar syrup

  • Temperature: Maintain between 25–35°C during enzymatic activity

  • Time: Allow 18–24 hours for inversion

  • If temperature is below 25°C, extend reaction time up to 36 hours

  • Important: Do not exceed 40°C after enzyme addition

For optimal results, avoid excessive heat and prolonged exposure to high temperatures after inversion. Proper process control helps maintain syrup quality and minimizes the formation of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF).

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The science behind the product:
Here’s how invertase helps pre-convert sucrose in feed and supports more efficient supplemental feeding.

Deep dive into Invertase

How invertase works

Invertase catalyses the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose. In honey bees, this enzyme plays a key role in nectar ripening and honey production. When added to sucrose syrup during feed preparation, invertase applies the same enzymatic process before the syrup is consumed.

Why pre-converted feed matters

When colonies are fed sucrose-based supplements, added invertase initiates the breakdown of sucrose into simpler sugars prior to consumption. This helps reduce the extent of sugar processing bees would otherwise need to perform during feeding.

To be accurate…

InvertasePlus™ does not replace the natural biological processes of the hive. It supports feeding practices by partially converting sucrose in advance, providing a syrup that is already closer in composition to the sugars bees naturally utilize.

InvertasePlus™ at a glance

  • Enzyme-based support for sucrose feed preparation.

  • Helps convert sucrose into glucose and fructose.

  • Designed for artificial feeding moments.

  • Built around bee biology, not against it.

Regulatory & Safety Information

  • Compliant with Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 on feed additives (technological additives - enzymes).

  • For honey bees only. Not for human consumption.

  • Store in a cool, dry place. Shelf life: 24 months.

  • Made in the EU with certified ingredients.