Physicochemical analysis and phenolic profile of polyfloral and honeydew honey from Montenegro

Nesović, M; Gašić, Uroš; Tosti, Tomislav; Trifković, Jelena; Baošić, Rada; Blagojević, Stevan; Ignjatović, Lj. M.; Tešić, Živoslav Lj.

doi:10.1039/c9ra08783d

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“…Little information is available about the honeydew production in Algeria, and knowledge about sources of this honey is scarce. However, it was the subject of a great number of recent studies in other territories [ 40 , 41 , 42 , 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 ]. Considering the interest of this honey type, and that differentiation between different types of honeydew honey or even other dark blossom honey is difficult [ 47 ], more studies regarding this honey type could be useful to valorize local honey production.…”

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Botanical Origin, Pollen Profile, and Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey from Different Bioclimatic Areas

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Escuredo

Dalache

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The palynological and physicochemical analysis of 62 honey samples produced in different biogeographical areas of Algeria was conducted. Results showed high variety in the botanical origin of samples and their physicochemical profile. Twenty-six samples were polyfloral honey, 30 were unifloral honey from different botanical sources such as Eucalyptus, Citrus, Apiaceae, Punica, Erica, Rosmarinus, Eriobotrya, or Hedysarum, and 6 were characterized as honeydew honey. Pollen analysis allowed the identification of 104 pollen types belonging to 51 botanical families, whereas the physicochemical profile showed important variations between samples. Multivariate techniques were used to compare the characteristics of samples from different biogeographical areas, showing significant differences between humid-area samples, located in the northeast of the country, and samples taken in semiarid, subhumid, and arid zones. Principal-component analysis (PCA) extracted nine components explaining 72% of data variance, being 30%, the sum of Component 1 and Component 2. The plot of both components showed samples grouped upon botanical and geographical origin. The results of this paper highlighted the great variability in honey production of Algeria, evidencing the importance of honey characterization to guarantee authenticity and to valorize local production.

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Botanical Origin, Pollen Profile, and Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey from Different Bioclimatic Areas

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Dalache

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“…Spectrophotometric determinations of TPC and RSA were performed in the reaction with FC reagent and DPPH, respectively, by following the procedures previously described by Nešović et al . [ 31 ]. A UV/Vis spectrophotometer (GBC UV/Visible Cintra 6, Australia) was used for the recording of wavelengths.…”

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Polyphenol profile of buckwheat honey, nectar and pollen

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A focus of research in recent years is the comparison of honey as the final product of bees with pollen and nectar of the plant from which the honey originates, as the main food source for bees. Buckwheat honey is recognized as a nutritionally valuable product, which provides a scientifically proven health benefit and is confirmed as a functional food. The quality of this type of honey is attributed to high levels of phytochemicals in buckwheat. The purpose of this study was the examination of similarity between buckwheat honey and buckwheat nectar and pollen, as well as simultaneous investigation of their chemical profiles and the origin of the honey. The phenolic profile of buckwheat pollen showed a lower number of flavonoids and phenolic acids than those of nectar and honey samples, but confirmed the presence of the most characteristic polyphenols derived from the buckwheat plant. The notable difference was found to be the presence of (epi)catechin units, its galloylated derivatives and procyanidin dimers, which were not present in honey. Honey polyphenols displayed a pronounced correlation with those of nectar, but not with those of pollen. Finally, by comparing the polyphenolic profiles of honey, nectar and pollen sharing the same geographical origin, new data could be provided for a potential assessment of the botanical origin of buckwheat honey.

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“…A large number of natural plants sources have been reported to be rich in p-CA such as fungi, peanuts, navy beans, tomatoes, carrots, basil, and garlic [60]. The substance p-CA is abundant in most fruits (especially pears and berries) and cereals [20,61], as well as in honey at a concentration range 1.7-4.7 mg/kg [62]. Kannan et al (2013) [63], by using HPLC analysis, reported that the extracts of Halodule pinifolia and Clytra rotundata are rich in p-CA, a fact that may account for their high biological activity.…”

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Phenolic Acids of Plant Origin—A Review on Their Antioxidant Activity In Vitro (O/W Emulsion Systems) Along with Their in Vivo Health Biochemical Properties

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Proestos

Oreopoulou

2020

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Nature has generously offered a wide range of herbs (e.g., thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage, mint, basil) rich in many polyphenols and other phenolic compounds with strong antioxidant and biochemical properties. This paper focuses on several natural occurring phenolic acids (caffeic, carnosic, ferulic, gallic, p-coumaric, rosmarinic, vanillic) and first gives an overview of their most common natural plant sources. A summary of the recently reported antioxidant activities of the phenolic acids in o/w emulsions is also provided as an in vitro lipid-based model system. Exploring the interfacial activity of phenolic acids could help to further elucidate their potential health properties against oxidative stress conditions of biological membranes (such as lipoproteins). Finally, this review reports on the latest literature evidence concerning specific biochemical properties of the examined phenolic acids.

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Physicochemical analysis and phenolic profile of polyfloral and honeydew honey from Montenegro

Abstract: The research subject of this paper was a detailed physicochemical analysis of 28 honey samples from the northern part of Montenegro.

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Botanical Origin, Pollen Profile, and Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey from Different Bioclimatic Areas

Botanical Origin, Pollen Profile, and Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey from Different Bioclimatic Areas

Polyphenol profile of buckwheat honey, nectar and pollen

Phenolic Acids of Plant Origin—A Review on Their Antioxidant Activity In Vitro (O/W Emulsion Systems) Along with Their in Vivo Health Biochemical Properties

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