Characterisation of phenolics and other quality parameters of different types of honey

In order to provide a general picture of phytochemical characteristics of nectar honey, honeydew, and mixed honeys, an overall comparison of physicochemical parameters, and phenolic profile as well as antioxidant activity of various types of honey samples has been made. Among all samples analysed, h...

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Published in:Czech Journal of Food Sciences 2016-01, Vol.34 (3), p.244-253
Main Authors: Halouzka, Rostislav, Tarkowski, Petr, Ćavar Zeljković, Sanja
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
antioxidant activity
Antioxidants
flavonoids
Honey
Honeydew
Hydroxymethylfurfural
liquid chromatography
Nectar
Parameters
Phenolic acids
Phenols
physicochemical parameters
Proline
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Summary:In order to provide a general picture of phytochemical characteristics of nectar honey, honeydew, and mixed honeys, an overall comparison of physicochemical parameters, and phenolic profile as well as antioxidant activity of various types of honey samples has been made. Among all samples analysed, honeydew samples possess the best quality parameters in the mean content of hydroxymethylfurfural, proline, and diastase activity. Moreover, the highest content of phenolic compounds as potential radical scavengers was found in honeydews, then in mixed and multifloral nectar honeys, while samples of monofloral honeys revealed the lowest, but still considerable amounts of natural antioxidants. The overall results of this study indicate that the quality parameters as well as the distribution of phenolic acids and flavonoids are affected by the type of honey.
ISSN:1212-1800
1805-9317
DOI:10.17221/321/2015-CJFS