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Physicochemical Parameters and Bioactive Compounds of Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo L.) Honey
Joint Authors
Ulloa, Pablo A.
Maia, Miguel
Brigas, Amadeu F.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-07-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Botanical origin, physicochemical properties (ash, colour, diastase activity, electrical conductivity (EC), hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), moisture, optical rotation (OP), pH, reducing sugars, total acidity, total soluble solids, and water activity), bioactive compounds (BC), and antioxidant activity obtained from strawberry tree honey from South Portugal were investigated.
Results showed that the pollen analysis and physicochemical parameters were found within to meet international honey specifications.
Significant differences ( P < 0.05 ) in results of ash content, EC, HMF, OP and colour when were compared with analogous famous Italian honey (Sardinia island).
For BC, total phenolic and total flavonoid content were 94.47 mg gallic acid/100 g and 5.33 mg quercetin/100 g, respectively.
Concerning Portuguese honey, it was also found that radical scavenging activity (DPPH assay) was 43.46% and antioxidant activity was 18.85 mg ascorbic acid equivalent/100 g and 9.92 mg quercetin equivalent/100 g.
These results confirmed that Portuguese strawberry tree honey has the highest antioxidant activity, when compared with other kinds of honey.
This complete report demonstrates advantages and can help to promote consumption and shown their benefical properties (e.g., antioxidant); which will may increase the commercial value.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ulloa, Pablo A.& Maia, Miguel& Brigas, Amadeu F.. 2015. Physicochemical Parameters and Bioactive Compounds of Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo L.) Honey. Journal of Chemistry،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1067537
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ulloa, Pablo A.…[et al.]. Physicochemical Parameters and Bioactive Compounds of Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo L.) Honey. Journal of Chemistry No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1067537
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ulloa, Pablo A.& Maia, Miguel& Brigas, Amadeu F.. Physicochemical Parameters and Bioactive Compounds of Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo L.) Honey. Journal of Chemistry. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1067537
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1067537