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Melissopalynological Study, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Properties of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Johor, Malaysia
Joint Authors
Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly
Majid, Mahani
Ellulu, Mohammed S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-06-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Six honey samples produced by the stingless bee Heterotrigona itama were analyzed for their plant sources, phenolic compositions, and antioxidant activities.
The honey samples were acetolyzed and identified microscopically, and the phenolic compounds were identified by using HPLC-DAD.
The antioxidant activities were evaluated using three different assays (FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS) by spectrophotometry.
The melissopalynological analysis showed that 26 pollen types from 14 plant families were identified in the honey.
Cocos nucifera and Rhizophora mucronata presented as predominant pollen.
A total of 6 phenolic acids such as catechin, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, protocatechuic acid, p-coumaric acid, and rutin were identified.
Rhizophora mucronata honey possessed the highest antioxidant activity in all assays.
The result showed the influence of plant sources on the phenolic compounds and the antioxidant properties of stingless bee honey.
These findings could be significant contributions for the sustainability of stingless bee industry as well as to promote Malaysian stingless bee honey worldwide.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Majid, Mahani& Ellulu, Mohammed S.& Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly. 2020. Melissopalynological Study, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Properties of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Johor, Malaysia. Scientifica،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1208135
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Majid, Mahani…[et al.]. Melissopalynological Study, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Properties of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Johor, Malaysia. Scientifica No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1208135
American Medical Association (AMA)
Majid, Mahani& Ellulu, Mohammed S.& Abu Bakar, Mohd Fadzelly. Melissopalynological Study, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Properties of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Johor, Malaysia. Scientifica. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1208135
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1208135