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Nguyen QV, Nguyen MT, Thi BHB, Mai QQ, Doan MD, Nguyen TH, Nguyen PV, Pham TN, Le TM. Physicochemical Characterization, Antioxidant and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Activities of Coffea Robusta Monofloral Honey from Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Chem Biodivers 2024; 21:e202400379. [PMID: 38743034 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202400379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Robusta coffee blossom honey stands as a key regional product in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Despite its significance, there exists a dearth of scientific data for assessing its quality. This study aims to fill this gap by characterizing the physicochemical properties and biological activities of coffee blossom honeys from three distinct sub-regions within Dak Lak province, Vietnam. These activities include ferric reducing power (FRP), DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging, as well as tyrosinase inhibitory activities. Moreover, the study compares these honey samples with other popular varieties in Vietnam, such as Lychee and Longan honeys. The physicochemical parameters of the honey samples meet the standards set by Codex Alimentarius 2001. Through UPLC analysis, eleven compounds were identified, with caffeine serving as a marker for coffee honey. Furthermore, by employing multiple factor analysis (MFA), it was observed that certain physicochemical properties correlate positively with tyrosinase inhibitory, DPPH, ABTS free radicals scavenging activities, and FRP. Notably, tyrosinase inhibitory activity exhibited a positive correlation with antioxidant activity. These findings underscore the high quality of Coffea robusta honey, showcasing its potent antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibitory activities.
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Affiliation(s)
- Quang-Vinh Nguyen
- Institute of Biotechnology and Environment, Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, 630000, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Environment, Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, 630000, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam
- Faculty of Natural Science and Technology, Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, 630000, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Environment, Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, 630000, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Environment, Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, 630000, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Environment, Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, 630000, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Environment, Tay Nguyen University, Buon Ma Thuot City, 630000, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam
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- School of Medicine - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- R&D department, Masan Industrial One Member Co. Ltd, Di An City, Binh Duong province, Vietnam
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Kang MJ, Kim KR, Kim K, Morrill AG, Jung C, Sun S, Lee DH, Suh JH, Sung J. Metabolomic analysis reveals linkage between chemical composition and sensory quality of different floral honey samples. Food Res Int 2023; 173:113454. [PMID: 37803778 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113454] [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: 04/26/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
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Honey has a distinct flavor characterized by various volatiles and non-volatiles from diverse origins. In this study, metabolomics combined with sensory analysis was performed to identify relationships between chemical profile and sensory quality of honey. Targeted metabolomic analysis was conducted to determine volatile and non-volatile profiles of seven different honey. Volatile profile was analyzed using headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) coupled to GC - MS. LC - MS/MS, HPLC - UV, and HPLC-RI were employed to analyze flavonoids, organic acids, and sugars, respectively. Authentic standards were utilized for confirmation of metabolites. Sensory evaluation included quantitative descriptive analysis and consumer acceptance test. The results showed that sucrose (sweetness) was responsible for a positive hedonic perception, while organic acids and flavonoids (sourness, astringency, bitterness) negatively affected consumer acceptance. Volatiles with floral notes (e.g. decyl formate) were preferred, but others with off-flavors (e.g. 2-methylbenzofuran) were not preferred by consumers. Flavor familiarity was strongly correlated with the consumer acceptance of honey, indicating that the balance between volatiles and non-volatiles is significant for honey flavor quality. This work demonstrates the role of key flavor compounds in honey quality, and may be applicable to the quality control of honey.
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Affiliation(s)
- Min Jeong Kang
- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, 100 Cedar Street, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea; Agriculture Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea; Agriculture Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, 100 Cedar Street, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea; Agriculture Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Plant Medicals, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea; Agriculture Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Industry-Academy Cooperation Foundation, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, 100 Cedar Street, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea; Agriculture Science and Technology Research Institute, Andong National University, Andong, Republic of Korea.
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Honey as an Adjuvant in the Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Review. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/app12157800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Since ancestor times, honey has been used to promote human health due to its medicinal, and nutritious properties, mainly due to bioactive compounds present, such as phenolic compounds. The emergence of COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, led to the pursuit of solutions for the treatment of symptoms and/or disease. Honey has proven to be effective against viral infections, principally due to its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities that attenuate oxidative damage induced by pathogens, and by improving the immune system. Therefore, the aim of this review is to overview the abilities of honey to attenuate different COVID-19 symptoms, highlighting the mechanisms associated with these actions and relating the with the different bioactive compounds present. A brief, detailed approach to SARS-CoV-2 mechanism of action is first overviewed to allow readers a deep understanding. Additionally, the compounds and beneficial properties of honey, and its previously application in other similar diseases, are detailed in depth. Despite the already reported efficacy of honey against different viruses and their complications, further studies are urgently needed to explain the molecular mechanisms of activity against COVID-19 and, most importantly, clinical trials enrolling COVID-19 patients.
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Marques C, Correia E, Dinis LT, Vilela A. An Overview of Sensory Characterization Techniques: From Classical Descriptive Analysis to the Emergence of Novel Profiling Methods. Foods 2022; 11:foods11030255. [PMID: 35159407 PMCID: PMC8834440 DOI: 10.3390/foods11030255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Sensory science provides objective information about the consumer understanding of a product, the acceptance or rejection of stimuli, and the description of the emotions evoked. It is possible to answer how consumers perceive a product through discriminative and descriptive techniques. However, perception can change over time, and these fluctuations can be measured with time-intensity methods. Instrumental sensory devices and immersive techniques are gaining headway as sensory profiling techniques. The authors of this paper critically review sensory techniques from classical descriptive analysis to the emergence of novel profiling methods. Though research has been done in the creation of new sensory methods and comparison of those methods, little attention has been given to the timeline approach and its advantages and challenges. This study aimed to gather, explain, simplify, and discuss the evolution of sensory techniques.
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Affiliation(s)
- Catarina Marques
- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.M.); (L.-T.D.)
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- Center for Computational and Stochastic Mathematics (CEMAT), Department of Mathematics, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal;
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- Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal; (C.M.); (L.-T.D.)
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- Chemistry Research Centre (CQ-VR), Department of Biology and Environment, School of Life Science and Environment, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Apartado 1013, 5001-801 Vila Real, Portugal
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