The use of propolis as a functional food ingredient: A review

Irigoiti, Yanet; Navarro, Alba Sofía del Rosario; Yamul, Diego Karim; Libonatti, Carina; Tabera, Anahí; Basualdo, Marina

doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2021.06.041

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“…This natural compound has high amounts of flavonoids and phenolic acids, being used worldwide in traditional medicine, as well as in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications due to its antibacterial, antifungal, anti‐inflammatory, antiseptic, antiproliferative, anticarcinogenic, and antioxidant properties. [ 11–17 ]…”

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Antioxidant Nanoparticles Based on Starch and the Phenolic Compounds from Propolis Extract: Production and Physicochemical Properties

2022

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Propolis has health beneficial properties attributed to its phenol composition. Although, it has low water solubility, strong taste, and aroma, limiting its application in the food industry. This study explores the stabilization of phenolic compounds from propolis extract (PE) during the production of potato and cassava starch nanoparticles (NPs) by antisolvent precipitation. Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity (ABTS and DPPH) of acidified PE obtained with different ethanol concentrations are determined. Starch NPs based on cassava and potato starch are characterized in terms of physicochemical properties, including loading efficiency, particle size distribution and surface charge, moisture content, water activity, chemical bonds, crystalline structure, thermal stability, color, and solubility in water. Fourier‐transform infrared spectra and X‐ray diffractograms reveal that the phenolic compounds of PE are stabilized with the starch NPs, in this way, at least 54.91% of phenolic compounds from PE are stabilized by the starch NPs. Starch NPs stabilizing the phenolic compounds display brown color and high solubility in hot water (90 °C). This research reports for the first‐time information regarding the stabilization of phenolic compounds from PE using starch NPs. These starch NPs have a great potential to be used in food formulations or to manufacture active food packaging.

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Antioxidant Nanoparticles Based on Starch and the Phenolic Compounds from Propolis Extract: Production and Physicochemical Properties

2022

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“…Although the composition of propolis strongly depends on geographical origin, its overall percent composition remains stable: resins and balsams (45–55%), waxes (8–35%), essential oils and aromatic (5–10%), fatty acids (5%), pollen (5%) and organic and mineral substances (5%). Due to insolubility in water, the most commonly used form of propolis is the ethanolic extract of propolis, however, other solvents were also used resulting in different compositions of extracts [ 14 ].…”

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The Study of Chemical Profile and Antioxidant Properties of Poplar-Type Polish Propolis Considering Local Flora Diversity in Relation to Antibacterial and Anticancer Activities in Human Breast Cancer Cells

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Nine samples of ethanolic extracts of poplar-type propolis (EEP) originated from South-Eastern Poland were analyzed in terms of the diversity of the flora around the apiary. The mineral composition, antioxidant properties, polyphenolic profile (HPTLC), and main polyphenolic constituents (HPLC-DAD) were determined. Only minor differences in chemical composition and antioxidant capacity between tested EEPs were found regardless of their botanical origin. However, the biological activity of the EEPs was more diversified. The tested EEPs showed stronger antibacterial activity against Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli) compared to Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis). Staphylococci biofilm inhibition occurred as a result of exposure to the action of four out of nine EEPs (P1–P4). Due to the various compositions of individual EEPs, a different MCF-7 cellular response was observed according to inhibition of cells migration and proliferation. Almost every sample inhibited the migration of breast cancer cells at a low concentration (0.04 µg/mL) of propolis. Even at the lowest concentration (0.02 µg/mL), each EEP inhibited the proliferation of MCF-7 cells, however, the level of inhibition varied between samples.

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“…Humans have recognized propolis as a healing substance since ancient times, and nowadays, it is still one of the most frequently used natural remedies [ 3 , 4 ]. Propolis has also found a place as an active ingredient in various cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical preparations [ 5 , 6 , 7 ], widely available on the market.…”

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Antimicrobial Triterpenoids and Ingol Diterpenes from Propolis of Semi-Arid Region of Morocco

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The chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of propolis from a semi-arid region of Morocco were investigated. Fifteen compounds, including triterpenoids (1, 2, 7–12), macrocyclic diterpenes of ingol type (3–6) and aromatic derivatives (13–15), were isolated by various chromatographic methods. Their structures were elucidated by a combination of spectroscopic and chiroptical methods. Compounds 1 and 3 are new natural compounds, and 2, 4–6, and 9–11 are newly isolated from propolis. Moreover, the full nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) assignments of three of the known compounds (2, 4 and 5) were reported for the first time. Most of the compounds tested, especially the diterpenes 3, 4, and 6, exhibited very good activity against different strains of bacteria and fungi. Compound 3 showed the strongest activity with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) in the range of 4–64 µg/mL. The combination of isolated triterpenoids and ingol diterpenes was found to be characteristic for Euphorbia spp., and Euphorbia officinarum subsp. echinus could be suggested as a probable and new plant source of propolis.

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The use of propolis as a functional food ingredient: A review

Cited by 102 publications

References 78 publications

Antioxidant Nanoparticles Based on Starch and the Phenolic Compounds from Propolis Extract: Production and Physicochemical Properties

Antioxidant Nanoparticles Based on Starch and the Phenolic Compounds from Propolis Extract: Production and Physicochemical Properties

The Study of Chemical Profile and Antioxidant Properties of Poplar-Type Polish Propolis Considering Local Flora Diversity in Relation to Antibacterial and Anticancer Activities in Human Breast Cancer Cells

Antimicrobial Triterpenoids and Ingol Diterpenes from Propolis of Semi-Arid Region of Morocco

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