Review of harmful chemical pollutants of environmental origin in honey and bee products

Nowak, Adriana; Nowak, Ireneusz

doi:10.1080/10408398.2021.2012752

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“…When we hear the word harmful product to our environment rst that comes to mind is plastic products, but other than plastic products which slowly destroy the environment are toxic chemical products. For instance, cosmetic products, personal hygiene and sanitary products, and detergents with harmful chemicals [41]. Avoiding harmful products will lead to an increase in green brand products because this researcher used to avoid harmful products as a key factor in green brands.…”

Section: Avoiding Products Harmful To the Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Colour Trademarks: A Creative Approach to Representing Green Brands and Sustainable Business Practices

et al. 2024

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Colours are important while marketing the products for its numerous benefits such as attracting consumers to distinguish one brand from another from one side, on the other hand, it optimises brand loyalty. Existing research has shown the significance of factors including social, economic, cultural, etc. at the time of selling a product as colourful, with special reference to the food and beverage sector. This study focuses on two perspectives; one, consumers' willingness to purchase eco-friendly products, and the other emphasis on colour trademarks as a new factor that affects consumer purchase intention using Mediation Analysis. This empirical study collected data through an online survey and received 139 responses based on the convenient sampling method. This study strives to test the hypothesis that, green brands mediate the relationship between colour trademark and purchase intention. The results show a positive relationship between the stated constructs, which is tested using SmartPLS 4.0 (Structural model method). The colour trademark significantly impacts the brands because consumers are confused between brands with colour logos of similar colours as it directly influences the purchase decision. This research has contributed to the awareness of green brands among consumers.

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Section: Avoiding Products Harmful To the Environmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Colour Trademarks: A Creative Approach to Representing Green Brands and Sustainable Business Practices

et al. 2024

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“…In recent years, environmental monitoring with bees has assumed greater importance due to its characteristics of management simplicity and cost-effectiveness. Due to their extensive flight range of approximately 1.5 to over 3 km from their hive, covering an estimated area of about 7–28 km 2 (700–2800 ha) [ 13 , 34 ], bees serve as dynamic environmental sensors, unlike many other largely immobile bioindicators [ 35 , 36 , 37 ]. The mortality rates of these bioindicators correlate with the levels of environmental pollution, making them valuable for detecting traces of harmful pollutants such as agricultural pesticides, antibiotics from human and livestock sources, heavy metals, radionuclides, pathogenic microorganisms, and other contaminants [ 38 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessing Mineral Content and Heavy Metal Exposure in Abruzzo Honey and Bee Pollen from Different Anthropic Areas

Flamminii,

Consalvo,

Cichelli

et al. 2024

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Honey and bee pollen offer potential health benefits due to their nutrient and bioactive molecules, but they may also harbor contaminants such as heavy metals. This study aimed to assess the content of different metals, including Mg, Al, K, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cu, As, Rb, Sr, Cd, Cs, Tl, Pb and U, in honey and bee pollen collected from different Abruzzo region (Italy) areas (A1, A2, A3, A4), characterized by different anthropic influences described by Corine Land Cover maps. Differences were observed in the mineral and heavy metal content associated with the influence of biotic and abiotic factors. Honeys were found to be safe in regard to non-carcinogenic risk in all the consumer categories (THQm < 1). A particular carcinogenic risk concern was identified for toddlers associated with Cr (LCTR > 1 × 10−4) in A1, A2 and A3 apiaries. Pb and Ni represent potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks in children and adults due to bee pollen consumption, showing high values of THQm and LCTR. The results suggest the advantages of utilizing bee products to screen mineral and heavy metal content, providing valuable insights into environmental quality and potential health risks.

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“…Six review studies referred to honey, specifically to applications of beekeeping products, their clinical trials and the results of their applications, to bee therapy in general, and the antioxidant properties of beekeeping products in relation to the environment and medicinal plants. The cultural significance of bees in human culture, the presence of chemical contaminants in honey products, and finally, the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers by dressing with honey were also investigated [23][24][25][26][27][28].…”

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Honey’s Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties: A Bibliometric Study

et al. 2023

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Research attention has been drawn to honey’s nutritional status and beneficial properties for human health. This study aimed to provide a bibliometric analysis of honey’s antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. The research advancements within this field from 2001 to 2022 were addressed using the Scopus database, R, and VOSviewer. Of the 383 results, articles (273) and reviews (81) were the most common document types, while the annual growth rate of published manuscripts reached 17.5%. The most relevant topics about honey’s antimicrobial and antioxidant properties were related to the agricultural and biological sciences, biochemistry, and pharmacology. According to a keyword analysis, the most frequent terms in titles, abstracts, and keywords were honey, antimicrobial, antioxidant, bee, propolis, phenolic compounds, wound, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and polyphenols. A trend topic analysis showed that the research agenda mainly encompassed antioxidants, pathogens, and anti-infection and chemical agents. In a co-occurrence analysis, antioxidants, anti-infection agents, and chemistry were connected to honey research. The initial research focus of this domain was primarily on honey’s anti-inflammatory and antineoplastic activity, wound healing, and antibacterial agents. The research agenda was enriched in the subsequent years by pathogens, propolis, oxidative stress, and flavonoids. It was possible to pinpoint past trends and ongoing developments and provide a valuable insight into the field of honey research.

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Review of harmful chemical pollutants of environmental origin in honey and bee products

Cited by 15 publications

References 170 publications

Colour Trademarks: A Creative Approach to Representing Green Brands and Sustainable Business Practices

Colour Trademarks: A Creative Approach to Representing Green Brands and Sustainable Business Practices

Assessing Mineral Content and Heavy Metal Exposure in Abruzzo Honey and Bee Pollen from Different Anthropic Areas

Honey’s Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties: A Bibliometric Study

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