Abstract
Bee products, including propolis, are a valuable source of biologically active substances. The most natural way to introduce propolis in the diet seems to be its addition to honey. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of honey enrichment with propolis on the content of selected bioactive compounds, antioxidant potential, as well as sensory and qualitative characteristics of honey. On the basis of the obtained results, it was stated that the addition of propolis extract to honey contributed to a significant increase in the content of polyphenolic compounds, including flavonoids and phenolic acids, among which chrysin, pinocembrin, p-coumaric, and ferulic acid reached the highest level. The increase of antioxidant, antiradical, and reduction in activity of enriched honey was observed as a result of increasing addition of propolis extract. However, the enrichment of honey with propolis contributed to deterioration of the sensory properties. The changes in color, smell, texture, and taste were observed. The addition of propolis to honey had no significant effect on 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and sugar content, and specific conductivity. On the other hand, a significant increase in free acidity and content of substances insoluble in water was observed. The obtained results indicate that honey supplemented with propolis extract can be an excellent source of antioxidant compounds, nevertheless, the amount of additive used is strongly dependent on changes in sensory characteristics and consumer acceptability.
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IntroductionHoney and bee products are a valuable and rich source of biologically active substances [1,2,3,4]
Honey and bee products are a valuable and rich source of biologically active substances [1,2,3,4].They have been used for centuries in traditional folk medicine due to their wide spectrum of antibacterial, antiradical, antioxidant, and anticancer activity, as well as their supporting effect in prevention and treatment of many diseases [5,6,7,8]
The study analyzed the influence of honey enrichment with ethanol extract of propolis on contents of certain bioactive compounds, antioxidant potential, and sensory and qualitative characteristics
Summary
Honey and bee products are a valuable and rich source of biologically active substances [1,2,3,4] They have been used for centuries in traditional folk medicine due to their wide spectrum of antibacterial, antiradical, antioxidant, and anticancer activity, as well as their supporting effect in prevention and treatment of many diseases [5,6,7,8]. For this reason, bee products can be attractive components of health-supporting and functional foods, due to their significant antioxidant potential [9]. Honey consumption contributes to improved immunity and enriches human’s diet in many valuable nutrients and bioactive
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