Physicochemical and viscoelastic properties of honey from medicinal plants

Nguyễn, Hương Thị Lan; Panyoyai, Naksit; Paramita, Vilia Darma; Mantri, Nitin; Kasapis, Stefan

doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2017.08.070

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“…There was a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between the honey samples. The glucose content of Schefflera abyssinica honey of the current study was similar to Nguyen et al [ 54 ] report of New Zealand honey (28.9 ± 2.0 g/100g), Belay et al [ 45 ] (30.55 ± 2.69 g /100g), and Hagr et al [ 55 ] (31.7 ± 0.68 g /100g).…”

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Melissopalynology and antioxidant properties used to differentiate Schefflera abyssinica and polyfloral honey

Hailu

Belay

2020

PLoS ONE

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Honey can be categorized as monofloral and polyfloral honey. There is a strong interest in science and commerce, to further differentiate honey. In the present study, Schefflera abyssinica and polyfloral honey from Sheka Forest, Ethiopia was investigated. Botanical origin was determined based on Melissopalynology. Refractive index, moisture, sugars, ash, pH, free acidity, hydroxymethylfurfural, optical density, diastase activity, protein, and color were determined based on the standard method of the international honey commission (IHC) and AOAC. Antioxidant activity and Antioxidant content were determined using UV- visible spectroscopy. The level of pollen dominancy for monofloral honey ( Schefflera abyssinica ) ranged from 76.2 to 85.8%. The polyfloral honey stuffed with a variety of pollen grain ranged from 2.2% ( Coffea arabica ) to 23.2% ( Schefflera abyssinica ). Schefflera abyssinica honey contained more total phenolic compounds (75.08 ± 2.40 mg GAE/100g), and total flavonoids (42.03 ± 1.49 mg QE/100 g), as well as had stronger DPPH (44.43 ± 0.97%) and hydrogen peroxide (78.00 ± 4.82%) scavenging activity. The principal component analysis revealed that Schefflera abyssinica honey associated with the antioxidant properties of total phenolic, total flavonoids, DPPH, and H 2 O 2., which revealed that floral honey sources can essentially differentiated by antioxidant patterns. The higher electrical conductivity (0.42 ± 0.02 mS/cm), ash (0.41 ± 0.05 g/100g), pH (4.01 ± 0.08), optical density (0.26 ± 0.03) and diastase activity (5.21 ± 0.17 Schade units) were recorded in polyfloral honey. Schefflera abyssinica and polyfloral honey satisfy the requirement of national and international standards. The pollen analysis in combination with antioxidant properties distinguishes Schefflera abyssinica from polyfloral honeys.

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Melissopalynology and antioxidant properties used to differentiate Schefflera abyssinica and polyfloral honey

Hailu

Belay

2020

PLoS ONE

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“…Phenolic compounds are recognised as responsible for the widely investigated antioxidant properties of honey, as indicated by a positive correlation with the water-and lipid-soluble antioxidants capacity [46]. Their content is derived from its floral origin (both if it is single-origin or multifloral) and contributes to honey's colour [48]. A significant correlation (r = 0.6, n = 36, p < 0.001) was confirmed by Kavanagh et al, with Irish dark honeys showing higher total phenolic content (TPC) [49].…”

Section: Honey Phenolic Fraction and Bioactive Compoundsmentioning

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The Rediscovery of Honey for Skin Repair: Recent Advances in Mechanisms for Honey-Mediated Wound Healing and Scaffolded Application Techniques

2021

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Honey is a honey-bee product obtained mainly by the enzymatic processing of nectar from a variety of plants, which leads to the wide range of colours and flavours available on the market. These organoleptic and nutritional features are influenced by the chemical composition, which in turn depends on the botanical origin. Bioactive compounds account for honey beneficial activity in medical applications, which explains the extensive use of honey in ethno-pharmacology since antiquity, from cough remedies to dermatological treatments. Wound healing is one of the main therapeutic uses of honey, and various design options in pharmaceutical technology such as smart delivery systems and advanced dressings are currently being developed to potentiate honey’s valuable properties for better performance and improved final outcome. In this review, we will focus on the latest research that discloses crucial factors in determining what properties are most beneficial when considering honey as a medicinal product. We will present the most recent updates on the possible mechanisms responsible for the exceptional effects of this ageless therapeutical remedy on skin repair. Furthermore, the state-of-the-art in application techniques (incorporation into scaffolds as an alternative to direct administration) used to enhance honey-mediated wound-healing properties are explored.

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“…In some iconic cases of honey production with unique characteristics in the world are Manuka honey (Abd El-Malek et al, 2017;Nguyen et al, 2018) and Tenerife honey (Manzanares et al, 2014). For Manuka honey, there has been a greater commercial and economic development for New Zealand growers because their honey has a high market value and there is a high demand for this product due to the medicinal properties of monofloral species native to New Zealand (Lloyd et al, 2017).…”

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Study of honey according to botanical origin and physicochemical parameters in the Biobío Region, Chile

Garcia

Troncoso

Rondanelli-Reyes

2020

Chil. j. agric. res.

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The physicochemical properties of honey vary considerably depending on the nectar sipped by Apis mellifera bees because these characteristics are determined by environmental, geographical, and vegetational conditions in foraging areas. The aim of this study was to characterize types of honey from the Biobío Province in the Biobío Region, Chile, according to its botanical origin and physicochemical and microbiological characteristics, and thus contribute to increased knowledge about honey in the region. A total of 11 samples from different communes within the region were analyzed. Physicochemical parameters such as moisture, insoluble solids, ashes, electrical conductivity, pH, and hydroxymethylfurfural were determined, and the presence of coliforms and Escherichia coli was evaluated. Two places of provenance were characterized as monofloral of introduced plant species: the M11 sample of Melilotus indicus and the M1 sample of Echium vulgare. One place of provenance (M6 sample) was characterized as monofloral of Eucryphia glutinosa, species endemic to Chile. All types of honey complied with the physicochemical standards established by national and international food safety regulations, and none had any signs of coliforms or E. coli. Results showed that there are new types of honey in the region that meet all the required parameters; in addition, they provide a comparison of plant species that are unique in the world. This demonstrates the potential of these types of honey for national and international marketing.

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Physicochemical and viscoelastic properties of honey from medicinal plants

Cited by 30 publications

References 32 publications

Melissopalynology and antioxidant properties used to differentiate Schefflera abyssinica and polyfloral honey

Melissopalynology and antioxidant properties used to differentiate Schefflera abyssinica and polyfloral honey

The Rediscovery of Honey for Skin Repair: Recent Advances in Mechanisms for Honey-Mediated Wound Healing and Scaffolded Application Techniques

Study of honey according to botanical origin and physicochemical parameters in the Biobío Region, Chile

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