Honey antibacterial activity: A neglected aspect of honey quality assurance as functional food

J Majtan, M Bucekova, I Kafantaris, P Szweda… - Trends in Food Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Honey is considered as a functional food with health-promoting properties. Its
potent antibacterial and antibiofilm effects are the major attributes of so called 'medical …

[HTML][HTML] Recent trends in the analysis of honey constituents

S Valverde, AM Ares, JS Elmore, J Bernal - Food Chemistry, 2022 - Elsevier
The main goal of this article is to present an overview of the analytical methodologies
employed in recent years (2015–2021) to determine several honey constituents, and …

[HTML][HTML] Natural bioactive compounds of honey and their antimicrobial activity

N Feknous, M Boumendjel - Czech Journal of Food …, 2022 - cjfs.agriculturejournals.cz
Honey is a complex and variable mixture that contains more than 180 biochemical
compounds from various molecule families. This mixture is obtained after processing the …

Electrospinning of honey and propolis for wound care

E Mele - Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Phytochemicals and naturally derived compounds, such as plant extracts and bee products,
are regarded as complementary and alternative medicines for the treatment of skin wounds …

Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of monofloral honeys from Chile

E Poulsen-Silva, F Gordillo-Fuenzalida, P Velásquez… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Honey is a mixture of compounds produced by bees that has been appreciated by humanity
since the creation of the oldest civilizations. It has multiple uses and can be a highly …

[HTML][HTML] Food-grade delivery systems of Brazilian propolis from Apis mellifera: from chemical composition to bioactivities in vivo

M Franchin, ASMC Saliba, AG de Oliveira Sartori… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Brazilian propolis from Apis mellifera is widely studied worldwide due to its unique chemical
composition and biological properties, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti …

Fingerprinting chemical markers in the mediterranean orange blossom honey: UHPLC-HRMS metabolomics study integrating melissopalynological analysis, GC-MS …

KM Kasiotis, E Baira, S Iosifidou, E Manea-Karga… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Citrus honey constitutes a unique monofloral honey characterized by a
distinctive aroma and unique taste. The non-targeted chemical analysis can provide pivotal …

Honey compositional convergence and the parallel domestication of social bees

P Noiset, N Cabirol, M Rojas-Oropeza, N Warrit… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Honey collection evolved from simple honey hunting to the parallel and independent
domestication of different species of bees in various parts of the world. In this study, we …

A comprehensive chemical analysis of New Zealand honeydew honey

KJ Chessum, T Chen, N Hamid, R Kam - Food Research International, 2022 - Elsevier
Demand for honeydew honey (HDH) is growing, both from consumers and the food industry,
due to its potential antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. However …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the Bioactive Compounds of Apis mellifera Honey Obtained from the Açai (Euterpe oleracea) Floral Nectar

SRL Ferreira, JL Araújo, MS Franco, CMM de Souza… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
The biodiversity of Brazil provides an excellent climate and favorable pollination conditions
for Apis mellifera L., especially in the Eastern Amazon region, which boasts vast floral …