Authentication of the botanical origin of monofloral honey by dielectric barrier discharge ionization high resolution mass spectrometry (DBDI-HRMS). Breaching the 6 s barrier of analysis time

Massaro, Andrea; Zacometti, Carmela; Bragolusi, Marco; Buček, Jan; Piro, Roberto; Tata, Alessandra

doi:10.1016/j.foodcont.2024.110330

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“…Honey contains approximately 20% water and 75% carbohydrates (mainly fructose and glucose), as well as flavor components, proteins, minerals and phenolic compounds. These trace components contribute candidate markers tracing the botanical origin of honey [ 3 , 4 ]. Among the minor components, phenolic compounds are often paid more attention due to their contribution to the unique chemical profile of honey and used as chemical markers for distinguishing botanical origins [ 5 ].…”

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(−)-Gallocatechin Gallate: A Novel Chemical Marker to Distinguish Triadica cochinchinensis Honey

Jiang,

Li,

Zhong

et al. 2024

Foods

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Triadica cochinchinensis honey (TCH) is collected from the nectar of the medicinal plant T. cochinchinensis and is considered the most important honey variety in southern China. TCH has significant potential medicinal properties and commercial value. However, reliable markers for application in the authentication of TCH have not yet been established. Herein, a comprehensive characterization of the botanical origin and composition of TCH was conducted by determining the palynological characteristics and basic physicochemical parameters. Liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used to investigate the flavonoid profile composition of TCH, T. cochinchinensis nectar (TCN) and 11 other common varieties of Chinese commercial honey. (−)-Gallocatechin gallate (GCG) was identified as a reliable flavonoid marker for TCH, which was uniquely shared with TCN but absent in the other 11 honey types. Furthermore, the authentication method was validated, and an accurate quantification of GCG in TCH and TCN was conducted. Overall, GCG can be applied as a characteristic marker to identify the botanical origin of TCH.

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