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HERO ID
3723990
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Physicochemical profiles, minerals and bioactive compounds of stingless bee honey (Meliponinae)
Author(s)
Biluca, FC; Braghini, F; Gonzaga, LV; Oliveira Costa, AnaC; Fett, R
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
ISSN:
0889-1575
EISSN:
1096-0481
Volume
50
Page Numbers
61-69
DOI
10.1016/j.jfca.2016.05.007
Web of Science Id
WOS:000380621600009
Abstract
This study investigates the physicochemical properties, majority minerals, total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of stingless bee honey. Thirty-three samples from ten species were analyzed. The results show moisture as 23.1-43.5% (w/w), the electrical conductivity as 0.150-1.34 mS cm(-1), the free acid as 16.2-139 mEq kg(-1), the pH as 3.33-6.56, the diastase activity as 4.34-49.6 in Gothe units, the insoluble solids as 55.2-76.1 degrees Brix, the carbohydrates as 48.6-70.5% (w/w) sucrose and the 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) was below the limit of quantitation (LOQ). The most abundant element in the samples was potassium followed by calcium sodium, magnesium and manganese. Stingless bee honeys possess relevant amounts of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity, suggesting a source of natural antioxidants. The results show that there is great variability in the composition of honey from stingless bees of different species, predominantly flowering and geographical origin. However, it was not possible to identify the real factor influencing its features. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Keywords
Characterization; Cation determination; Antioxidant activity; Total phenolic compounds; Meliponinae; Honey; Food analysis; Food composition
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