Distinctive properties of the pine, oak, chestnut and multifloral blossom and honeydew honeys

Ucurum, Ozgul; Tosunoglu, Hakan; Takma, Çigdem; Birlik, Pınar Manga; Berber, Melek; Kolaylı, Sevgi

doi:10.1007/s00217-024-04520-0

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“…However, Akgün et al [35], Rodríguez-Flores [48] and Ucurum et al [49] found lower values for chestnut honey (1.13 ± 0.25, 1.1 ± 0.2, and 1.43 ± 0.33 mS/cm, respectively), compared to our findings. Additionally, Seijo et al [31] and Ucurum et al [49] noted lower values for oak honey (1.0 ± 0.1, 1.13 ± 0.31 mS/cm, respectively). Lastly, while Rodriguez et al reported similar electrical conductivity values for citrus honey [50], Karabagias et al (0.616 ± 0.019 mS/cm) and Makhloufi et al (0.40 ± 0.20 mS/cm) referred to higher values [51,52].…”

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“…Multiple authors have reported similar average electrical conductivity for the different types of honey they studied [9,28,29,41,[44][45][46][47]. However, Akgün et al [35], Rodríguez-Flores [48] and Ucurum et al [49] found lower values for chestnut honey (1.13 ± 0.25, 1.1 ± 0.2, and 1.43 ± 0.33 mS/cm, respectively), compared to our findings. Additionally, Seijo et al [31] and Ucurum et al [49] noted lower values for oak honey (1.0 ± 0.1, 1.13 ± 0.31 mS/cm, respectively).…”

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confidence: 71%

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The Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Nine Monofloral Honey Types

Tananaki,

Rodopoulou,

Dimou

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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Honey is well known for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, which significantly contribute to its high demand among consumers. While there is plenty of information available about the antioxidant potential of honey, there is still a lack of research specifically focused on monofloral honeys, as most studies have been based on market samples. To address this issue, in the present study we analyzed the total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of nine monofloral honey types produced in Greece: fir, chestnut, citrus, erica, cotton, Jerusalem thorn, pine, oak and thyme, in comparison with manuka honey. The samples were collected from beekeepers applying the appropriate beekeeping practices. In total, ninety-six representative monofloral honey samples meeting the microscopic, physicochemical, and sensory characteristics were analyzed. Oak honey stood out as the darkest type (L* = 33.67) with the highest total phenolic content (203.75 mg GAE/100 g) and antioxidant activity (106.2 mg AAE/100 g). Chestnut honey closely followed, having also the highest electrical conductivity (1.679 mS/cm). Although manuka honey had a high total phenolic content, its total antioxidant activity was found to be medium-low compared to fir, pine, and erica honeys. Citrus honey, being the lightest in color (L* = 37.2), exhibited the lowest total antioxidant activity (6.36 mg AAE/100 g). Statistical analysis revealed significant positive correlation between total antioxidant activity and electrical conductivity (ra-e =0.587, pa-e =0.000), and negative correlation between total antioxidant activity and L* parameter (ra-L = −0.424, pa-L = 0.000). Similar correlations were also observed regarding total phenolic content (rp-e = 0.457, pp-e = 0.000, rp-L = −0.455, pp-L = 0.000). In conclusion, oak and chestnut honeys seem to have a high antioxidant potential, that should be further explored, to highlight their value and help promote them worldwide.

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Section: Determination Of Electrical Conductivity and Colorcontrasting

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Section: Determination Of Electrical Conductivity and Colorsupporting

confidence: 71%

The Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Nine Monofloral Honey Types

Tananaki,

Rodopoulou,

Dimou

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF STINGLESS BEE (Heterotrigona itama) HONEY COLLECTED FROM Calliandra calothyrsus PLANTATION IN EAST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA

Paramita,

Arung,

Syafrizal

et al. 2024

Uludağ Arıcılık Dergisi

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Stingless bee honey is one of the most valuable insect products. The increasing popularity of stingless bee honey can be attributed to its composition, which has been linked to medicinal properties. Beekeeping with stingless bees is well-known in Indonesia, with Heterotrigona itama is the most popular stingless bee species cultivated in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Stingless bees utilize various plant species as sustenance sources. Among those plants, Calliandra calothyrsus is popular planting in Indonesian bee plantations. This study analyzed the antioxidant (DPPH assay), phytochemical (qualitative method), water, and sugar content of H. itama stingless bee honey collected from a C. calothyrsus plantation. The results show that the water and sugar contents of the honey in this study were higher than in other research. Meanwhile, antioxidant capacity was also higher than in other studies. The phytochemical contents detected from honey in this study were carotenoids, coumarins, flavonoids, saponins, steroids, tannins, and triterpenoids. Even though the properties of stingless bee honey can differ based on vegetation and geographical origin, H. itama stingless bee honey collected from C. calothyrsus plantation in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, showed potential antioxidant activity and phytochemical content, which is advantageous to human health.

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Phenolic Class Analysis in Honey: Comparison of Classical and Single UV Spectrum Methodologies

Paula,

Sousa-Dias,

Seixas

et al. 2024

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The analytical results from a study of 16 honey samples (extra white to dark honey color range) of phenolic compounds obtained using the single UV spectrum methodology and classical spectrophotometric methods (Folin–Ciocalteu and AlCl3 methods) are presented. The first method quantified all classes of phenolic compounds in honey’s SPE-C18 extract: the total hydroxybenzoic acid content (concentrations between 0.37 ± 0.05 and 4.46 ± 0.37 mg of gallic acid/g of honey), total hydroxycinnamic acid content (0.13 ± 0.03 and 2.76 ± 0.13 mg of ferulic acid/g of honey), and total flavonoid content (0.15 ± 0.03 and 1.63 ± 0.17 mg of quercetin/g of honey). The total phenolic contents were, on average, 1.86 ± 0.72 and 1.78 ± 0.79 times higher than the results obtained for raw honey and the SPE-C18 extract, respectively, using the classical Folin–Ciocalteu method. The total flavonoid contents, on average, were 6.02 ± 3.14 times larger and 0.66 ± 0.33 times smaller than the results obtained using the classical AlCl3 method for raw honey and SPE-C18 extract, respectively.

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Distinctive properties of the pine, oak, chestnut and multifloral blossom and honeydew honeys

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The Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Nine Monofloral Honey Types

The Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Nine Monofloral Honey Types

ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITIES AND PHYTOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF STINGLESS BEE (Heterotrigona itama) HONEY COLLECTED FROM Calliandra calothyrsus PLANTATION IN EAST KALIMANTAN, INDONESIA

Phenolic Class Analysis in Honey: Comparison of Classical and Single UV Spectrum Methodologies

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