Stingless bee honey (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini): a review of quality control, chemical profile, and biological potential

Products made by bees are well-known for their beneficial properties and nutritional value. This association has been proven by scientific studies that describe their composition and biological activities. The aim of this study is to portray the state of the art on research regarding stingless bee h...

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Published in:Apidologie 2021-02, Vol.52 (1), p.113-132
Main Authors: Souza, Edineide Cristina A., Menezes, Cristiano, Flach, Adriana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal biology
Bees
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Entomology
Honey
Invertebrate Zoology
Life Sciences
Nutritive value
Quality control
Review Article
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Summary:Products made by bees are well-known for their beneficial properties and nutritional value. This association has been proven by scientific studies that describe their composition and biological activities. The aim of this study is to portray the state of the art on research regarding stingless bee honey. The search for standards that guide the trade of these products is still portrayed as a future perspective, since there are significant differences in relation to honey from Apis mellifera and it often requires additional treatments.
ISSN:0044-8435
1297-9678
DOI:10.1007/s13592-020-00802-0