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Nakib R, Ghorab A, Harbane S, Saker Y, Ouelhadj A, Rodríguez-Flores MS, Seijo MC, Escuredo O. Sensory Attributes and Chemical Composition: The Case of Three Monofloral Honey Types from Algeria. Foods 2024; 13:2421. [PMID: 39123612 PMCID: PMC11311952 DOI: 10.3390/foods13152421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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There is a demand from the scientific, beekeeping and consumer sectors to characterize honey based on its botanical origin, as it provides unique and distinctive properties. Nevertheless, existing studies on the physicochemical properties and the sensorial profile of honey in relation to botanical origin remain insufficient. This study aimed to understand the relationships between sensory profile and various chemical compounds (minerals, sugars, water content and volatiles) of three monofloral honeys (Atractylis serratuloides, Retama sphaerocarpa and Eruca sativa) produced in Algeria using principal component analysis. Crystallization was detected as a distinctive attribute of Eruca and Atractylis honey. A candy aroma and odor with floral nuances, light color, crystallized state and the volatile compounds Alpha-Bisabolol and Beta-eudesmol characterized the Atractylis honey. Eruca honeys were distinguished by an animal and degraded odor, bitter taste, light color and the presence of Dimethyl trisulfide and Dimethyl tetrasulfide. Finally, a vegetal aroma, some saltiness and sourness, dark amber color, lower sugar content, higher K content and Lilac aldehyde and Lilac aldehyde D characterized Retama honeys.
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- Rifka Nakib
- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (R.N.); (A.G.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (R.N.); (A.G.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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- Ecology, Biotechnology and Health Laboratory, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria; (S.H.); (Y.S.); (A.O.)
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- Ecology, Biotechnology and Health Laboratory, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria; (S.H.); (Y.S.); (A.O.)
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- Ecology, Biotechnology and Health Laboratory, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria; (S.H.); (Y.S.); (A.O.)
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (R.N.); (A.G.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (R.N.); (A.G.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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- Department of Plant Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (R.N.); (A.G.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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Cheng Z, Liu X, Zhao B, Liu X, Yang X, Zhang X, Feng X. A smartphone-integrated test paper sensing platform for visual and intelligent detection of nitrofurantoin in honey samples. Food Chem 2024; 445:138783. [PMID: 38417194 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.138783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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The development of a rapid and convenient detection method for nitrofurantoin (NFT) residual is of great significance for food safety. Herein, a new fluorescent probe (Eu-TDCA-Phen) was developed for the visual and sensitive assay of NFT through the fluorescence quenching effect of inner filter effect (IFE) and photo-induced electron transfer (PET). The probe suspension demonstrates a wide linear range (0-0.16 mM), low detection limit (90 nM), high sensitivity, and rapid response time (2 min) in the "turn-off" process. To quantify the visual detection process, a smartphone-assisted test paper sensing platform was established and was applied for NFT determination in real honey samples, achieving satisfactory recovery rate ranges from 98.04 % to 105.04 %. Furthermore, a logic gate device was integrated with the sensing platform to streamline the visual detection process. The sensing platform offers several merits, including simpleness, quantification, portability and cost-effectiveness, making it highly suitable for real-time and on-site detection of antibiotics in food samples.
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- Zheng Cheng
- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471022, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China.
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471022, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471022, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471022, China; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang 471022, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Henan Key Laboratory of Function-Oriented Porous Materials, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang 471934, China
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Flamminii F, Consalvo A, Cichelli A, Chiaudani A. Assessing Mineral Content and Heavy Metal Exposure in Abruzzo Honey and Bee Pollen from Different Anthropic Areas. Foods 2024; 13:1930. [PMID: 38928872 PMCID: PMC11202465 DOI: 10.3390/foods13121930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 06/11/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Honey and bee pollen offer potential health benefits due to their nutrient and bioactive molecules, but they may also harbor contaminants such as heavy metals. This study aimed to assess the content of different metals, including Mg, Al, K, Ca, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Zn, Cu, As, Rb, Sr, Cd, Cs, Tl, Pb and U, in honey and bee pollen collected from different Abruzzo region (Italy) areas (A1, A2, A3, A4), characterized by different anthropic influences described by Corine Land Cover maps. Differences were observed in the mineral and heavy metal content associated with the influence of biotic and abiotic factors. Honeys were found to be safe in regard to non-carcinogenic risk in all the consumer categories (THQm < 1). A particular carcinogenic risk concern was identified for toddlers associated with Cr (LCTR > 1 × 10-4) in A1, A2 and A3 apiaries. Pb and Ni represent potential non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic health risks in children and adults due to bee pollen consumption, showing high values of THQm and LCTR. The results suggest the advantages of utilizing bee products to screen mineral and heavy metal content, providing valuable insights into environmental quality and potential health risks.
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- Federica Flamminii
- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.C.); (A.C.)
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- Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara, Via Luigi Polacchi, 11, 66100 Chieti, Italy;
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.C.); (A.C.)
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- Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, Via dei Vestini, 66100 Chieti, Italy; (A.C.); (A.C.)
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Jiang H, Li Z, Zhong S, Zeng Z. (-)-Gallocatechin Gallate: A Novel Chemical Marker to Distinguish Triadica cochinchinensis Honey. Foods 2024; 13:1879. [PMID: 38928820 PMCID: PMC11203108 DOI: 10.3390/foods13121879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Triadica cochinchinensis honey (TCH) is collected from the nectar of the medicinal plant T. cochinchinensis and is considered the most important honey variety in southern China. TCH has significant potential medicinal properties and commercial value. However, reliable markers for application in the authentication of TCH have not yet been established. Herein, a comprehensive characterization of the botanical origin and composition of TCH was conducted by determining the palynological characteristics and basic physicochemical parameters. Liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) was used to investigate the flavonoid profile composition of TCH, T. cochinchinensis nectar (TCN) and 11 other common varieties of Chinese commercial honey. (-)-Gallocatechin gallate (GCG) was identified as a reliable flavonoid marker for TCH, which was uniquely shared with TCN but absent in the other 11 honey types. Furthermore, the authentication method was validated, and an accurate quantification of GCG in TCH and TCN was conducted. Overall, GCG can be applied as a characteristic marker to identify the botanical origin of TCH.
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- Huizhi Jiang
- Honeybee Research Institute, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (H.J.); (S.Z.)
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Honeybee Biology and Beekeeping, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- College of Life Science and Resources and Environment, Yichun University, Yichun 336000, China;
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- Honeybee Research Institute, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (H.J.); (S.Z.)
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Honeybee Biology and Beekeeping, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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- Honeybee Research Institute, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (H.J.); (S.Z.)
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Honeybee Biology and Beekeeping, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China
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Osés SM, Rodríguez C, Valencia O, Fernández-Muiño MA, Sancho MT. Relationships among Hydrogen Peroxide Concentration, Catalase, Glucose Oxidase, and Antimicrobial Activities of Honeys. Foods 2024; 13:1344. [PMID: 38731715 PMCID: PMC11083411 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Honey is a natural sweetener made by bees that exhibits antimicrobial activity, mainly related to its H2O2 content. The aim of this work was to research the H2O2 concentration of 24 Spanish honeys from different botanical origins, studying their possible correlation with glucose oxidase (GOx), catalase (CAT), and anti-Staphylococcus aureus activities (minimal inhibition concentration (MIC), minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC), and percentage of inhibition at 5% (w/v) honey against Staphylococcus aureus), as well as possible correlations among all the analyzed parameters. The results showed that the H2O2 concentration did not depend on the botanical origin of the honeys. There were neither correlations between the H2O2 concentration and the activities of GOx and CAT, nor between GOx and antimicrobial activity. However, CAT and antimicrobial activities were positively correlated. Therefore, CAT could be successfully used as a possible marker of the antimicrobial activity of honeys against Staphylococcus aureus. Furthermore, a linear regression model has been fitted to explain the antimicrobial activity from CAT and GOx activity and H2O2 concentration. Although H2O2 is one of the compounds involved in honey's antibacterial activity, this capacity also strongly depends on other honey components (such as low water activity, acidity, osmolarity, and phenolic compounds). The very high anti-Staphylococcus aureus activity exhibited by all samples could be interesting for commercial honey-based formulations also helping to promote local beekeeping.
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- Sandra M. Osés
- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Universidad de Burgos (University of Burgos), Pza. Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain; (C.R.); (M.A.F.-M.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Universidad de Burgos (University of Burgos), Pza. Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain; (C.R.); (M.A.F.-M.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Mathematics and Computation, Universidad de Burgos (University of Burgos), Pza. Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain;
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Universidad de Burgos (University of Burgos), Pza. Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain; (C.R.); (M.A.F.-M.); (M.T.S.)
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Universidad de Burgos (University of Burgos), Pza. Misael Bañuelos s/n, 09001 Burgos, Spain; (C.R.); (M.A.F.-M.); (M.T.S.)
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Colmenares-Cuevas SI, Contreras-Oliva A, Salinas-Ruiz J, Hidalgo-Contreras JV, Flores-Andrade E, García-Ramírez EJ. Development and study of the functional properties of marshmallow enriched with bee ( Apis mellifera) honey and encapsulated probiotics ( Lactobacillus rhamnosus). Front Nutr 2024; 11:1353530. [PMID: 38699548 PMCID: PMC11063280 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1353530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Consumer demand for healthier confectionery products has prompted the confectionery industry to create products that are reduced in sugar content and supplemented with vitamins, antioxidants or biological elements beneficial to health. The aim of this study was to develop marshmallows enriched with Apis mellifera honey and Lactobacillus rhamnosus and to evaluate the effect of honey concentration and gelatin bloom degrees on marshmallow properties. A completely randomized design with a factorial structure was applied with different honey concentrations (0, 50 and 75%) and at different gelatin bloom degrees (265, 300 and 315 bloom degrees); moreover, the physicochemical properties, total phenol content and antioxidant activity of the marshmallow were studied, as well as the viability of the probiotic. The physicochemical properties of the marshmallows were found to be adequate and showed good stability over time. The concentration of honey and gelatin bloom degrees did not significantly affect probiotic viability. The density of the marshmallows decreased as the percentage of honey increased. Additionally, the pH was lower at higher honey concentrations. The marshmallow with 75% honey and 265 bloom degrees had a higher °Brix value. The honey treatments exhibited higher levels of total antioxidant activity and total phenolic compounds than the sugar-only marshmallows. However, the bloom degrees did not have a significant impact on the antioxidant activity and total phenolic compound content. Although the probiotics did not reach the minimum viability needed, their use as paraprobiotics can be considered.
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Harbane S, Escuredo O, Saker Y, Ghorab A, Nakib R, Rodríguez-Flores MS, Ouelhadj A, Seijo MC. The Contribution of Botanical Origin to the Physicochemical and Antioxidant Properties of Algerian Honeys. Foods 2024; 13:573. [PMID: 38397550 PMCID: PMC10888090 DOI: 10.3390/foods13040573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Honeys from different regions of Algeria were analyzed to determine their pollen characteristics and physicochemical properties (humidity, pH, electrical conductivity, diastase content, color, phenols, flavonoids and antioxidant activity). The antioxidant activity was investigated using the free radical scavenging and Ferric reducing/antioxidant power assays. The melissopalynological analysis revealed 129 pollen types from 53 botanical families. The pollen types found as dominant were Coriandrum, Bupleurum, Brassica napus type, Hedysarum coronarium, Ceratonia siliqua, Eucalyptus, Peganum harmala, Ziziphus lotus and Tamarix. Principal component analysis and cluster analysis were used to analyze significant relationships between the physicochemical variables and the botanical origin of the honeys and establish groupings based on the similarities of their physicochemical and antioxidant properties. The results showed that Ceratonia siliqua, Eucalyptus, Arbutus and honeydew honeys had a higher antioxidant contribution and higher phenolic and flavonoid contents than the rest of the honeys. In addition, the contributions of Mediterranean vegetation such as Myrtus and Phyllirea angustifolia were significant in this honey group. This paper demonstrates the diverse botanical variability for honey production in Algeria. However, there is a gap in its characterization based on its botanical origin. Therefore, these studies contribute positively to the needs of the beekeeping sector and the commercial valorization of the country's honey.
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- Sonia Harbane
- Ecology, Biotechnology and Health Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Sciences and Agronomic Sciences, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria; (S.H.); (Y.S.); (A.O.)
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- Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.); (R.N.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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- Ecology, Biotechnology and Health Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Sciences and Agronomic Sciences, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria; (S.H.); (Y.S.); (A.O.)
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- Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.); (R.N.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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- Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.); (R.N.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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- Ecology, Biotechnology and Health Laboratory, Faculty of Biological Sciences and Agronomic Sciences, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi-Ouzou 15000, Algeria; (S.H.); (Y.S.); (A.O.)
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- Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (A.G.); (R.N.); (M.S.R.-F.); (M.C.S.)
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Hendrickson OD, Zherdev AV, Dzantiev BB. Sensitive immunoenzyme assay for the detection of antibiotic flumequine in honey. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:721-730. [PMID: 38221891 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay01714a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are used to cure and protect bees and apiaries from infections. Consequently, they may contaminate honey and other products of beekeeping. In this study, a highly sensitive immunoenzyme assay (EIA) was for the first time developed for the determination of a fluoroquinolone flumequine (FLU) in honey. The EIA was carried out in an indirect competitive format with colorimetric detection. The analysis was characterized by a low limit of detection of 30 pg mL-1. The polyclonal antibodies used showed no cross-reactivity with 24 other (fluoro)quinolones; the assay was highly specific only toward FLU. Different coating FLU-protein conjugates were tested to achieve the most sensitive competitive immunodetection. A highly simplified and rapid (3-5 min) sample preparation was proposed based on the 100-300 times dilution of honey by a buffer. The developed EIA has been tested to detect FLU in honey of different origins, namely acacia, flower, buckwheat, chestnut, and linden honey. It has been demonstrated that 76.2-115.9% of FLU could be determined by the assay. The versatility, simplicity, and rapidity of the EIA enable us to propose this method as an effective tool to control the contamination of honey.
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- Olga D Hendrickson
- A.N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 33, 119071, Moscow, Russia.
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- A.N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 33, 119071, Moscow, Russia.
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- A.N. Bach Institute of Biochemistry, Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Leninsky Prospect 33, 119071, Moscow, Russia.
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