Sensorial, Melissopalynological and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Honey from Babors Kabylia’s Region (Algeria)

Ghorab, A. I.; Rodríguez-Flores, María Shantal; Nakib, Rifka; Escuredo, Olga; Haderbache, Latifa; Bekdouche, Farid; Seijo, María Carmen

doi:10.3390/foods10020225

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“…pH levels ranged from 3.880 ± 0.015 to 4.373 ± 0.011, with a mean pH value of 4.088 ± 0.127. These values are close to those reported for honey samples from the Kabylia area (Algeria) [43], along with certain Tunisian honey [48], Spanish samples [1], and Malaysian honey [49].…”

Section: Physicochemical Propertiessupporting

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Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Different Honey Samples Collected in the Pre-Saharan Region in Algeria

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Mekious

Benfekih

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Despite the challenging conditions in the pre-Saharan areas of Algeria, such as weak plant cover and a harsh climate, beekeeping is being developed and spread. In the present work, honey samples collected from ten locations in the El Oued region were examined during the spring of 2021. A melissopalynological analysis was carried out, followed by a floristic investigation. The 10 honey samples were also investigated for their physicochemical properties and antioxidant and antibacterial activity against five strains: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilus, Listeria innocua, and Micrococcus luteus. The floristic analysis found 65 species belonging to 33 botanical families, with a dominance of the Asteraceae family accounting for 18.461% of the total. The melissopalynological study revealed only one monofloral honey (Ziziphus lotus), whereas the nine others were multi-floral. The honey’s color changed from light to dark amber, and most tested honey was of high quality, fulfilling international criteria. The total phenol and flavonoid contents varied considerably amongst the various honey samples. Furthermore, LC-MS-MS phenolic profile analysis identified the presence of 20 chemicals, of which only three phenols were found in all honey types. Antioxidant capacity analyzed with FRAP test and antiradical activities against DPPH differed from one honey sample to another. Moreover, a significant correlation was recorded between the antioxidant activity, honey’s color, polyphenol, and flavonoid contents. The S. aureus strain was the most sensitive regarding honey antibacterial activity, while M. luteus and B. subtilis strains were only moderately sensitive.

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Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Different Honey Samples Collected in the Pre-Saharan Region in Algeria

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“…The diastase index is defined as the number of milliliters of 1% starch solution that was processed in dextrin for one hour at 45 °C at an optimum pH of amylase containing 1 g honey. The diastase activity was determined by the Schade procedure [ 26 , 81 ]. The absorbance was measured at a wavelength of 660 nm using a Perkin Elmer UV-VIS LAMBDA EZ201.…”

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“…Pesticides may cause changes in the endocrine system [ 20 ], the reproductive system [ 21 , 22 , 23 ], and the nervous system [ 24 , 25 ]. The concentration of mineral elements in honey can be determined by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) or by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) [ 26 , 27 ]. Honey can be contaminated with pesticides from agricultural practices and beekeeping.…”

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The Influence of Chemical Contaminants on the Physicochemical Properties of Unifloral and Multifloral Honey

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2021

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The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of antibiotic and pesticide residues on the physicochemical properties of unifloral and multifloral honey. The mineral elements content of honey was analyzed and correlated with antibiotic and pesticide residues, and a positive correlation was found between manganese and neonicotinoids. Potassium was found to be the most abundant mineral compound. Correlations were found between mineral content, color, and the content of antibiotic and pesticide residues of honey. In meadow honey, residues of antibiotics and pesticides were undetectable. In some of the other types of honey, the maximum residue limits regulated by European legislation were exceeded. Endosulfan residue was found in mint and rapeseed, honey with 0.42 and 5.14 ng/g, respectively. Neonicotinoids were found in 27% of the analyzed honey samples. Chloramphenicol was identified only in rapeseed honey, with concentrations ranging from 0.2 ng/g to 0.8 ng/g. Nitrofurans were found in 14%, and nitroimidazoles were found in 6% of the analyzed samples. According to EU legislation that is in force, the use of antibiotics in beekeeping is not allowed. The MRLs for neonicotinoids are 50 ng/g, and for coumaphos, the maximum limit is 100 ng/g. For the other pesticide residues, the maximum limit is 10 ng/g. The results of statistical analysis obtained using principal component analysis (PCA) showed a major difference in the levels of contamination of raspberry and meadow honey and the other types of honey.

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“…The analytical methods, the sensory evaluation of honey can complement the confirmation of the botanical origin, establish sensory profiles for monofloral honey, verify quality, among others [ 118 ], since various studies have observed differences in the characteristics of honeys according to their floral and geographical origin [ 50 , 60 , 119 , 120 , 121 ]…”

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Phenolic Compounds in Honey and Their Relationship with Antioxidant Activity, Botanical Origin, and Color

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Honey has been employed since antiquity due to its sensory, nutritional, and therapeutic properties. These characteristics are related to its physical and chemical composition. For example, phenolic compounds are substances that can determine antioxidant activity, as well as sensory characteristics, and can be employed as biomarkers of floral and geographical origin. This has generated a growing interest in the study of phenolic compounds and their influence in the intrinsic properties of this beekeeping product. This review aims to summarize, analyze, and update the status of the research that demonstrates the role of phenolic compounds in antioxidant activity, botanical-geographical origin, and the sensory characteristics of honey. These phenolic compounds, according to various results reported, have great relevance in honey’s biological and functional activity. This leads to research that will link phenolic compounds to their floral, geographical, productive, and territorial origin, as well as some sensory and functional characteristics.

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Sensorial, Melissopalynological and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Honey from Babors Kabylia’s Region (Algeria)

Cited by 33 publications

References 40 publications

Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Different Honey Samples Collected in the Pre-Saharan Region in Algeria

Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Different Honey Samples Collected in the Pre-Saharan Region in Algeria

The Influence of Chemical Contaminants on the Physicochemical Properties of Unifloral and Multifloral Honey

Phenolic Compounds in Honey and Their Relationship with Antioxidant Activity, Botanical Origin, and Color

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