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Yurkevich OY, Samatadze TE, Zoshchuk SA, Amosova AV, Muravenko OV. Species of the Sections Hedysarum and Multicaulia of the Genus Hedysarum (Fabaceae): Taxonomy, Distribution, Chromosomes, Genomes, and Phylogeny. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:8489. [PMID: 39126057 PMCID: PMC11312482 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25158489] [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: 06/16/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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The genus Hedysarum L. (Fabaceae) includes about 200 species of annual and perennial herbs distributed in Asia, Europe, North Africa, and North America. Many species of this genus are valuable medicinal, melliferous, and forage resources. In this review, we consider the taxonomic history of the genus Hedysarum, the chromosomal organization of the species from the sections Hedysarum and Multicaulia, as well as phylogenetic relationships between these sections. According to morphological, genetic, and phylogenetic data, the genus Hedysarum is divided into three main sections: Hedysarum (= syn. Gamotion), Multicaulia, and Stracheya. In species of this genus, two basic chromosome numbers, x = 7 (section Hedysarum) and x = 8 (sections Multicaulia and Stracheya), were determined. The systematic positions of some species within the sections are still uncertain due to their morphological similarities. The patterns of distribution of molecular chromosomal markers (45S rDNA, 5S rDNA, and different satellite DNAs) in karyotypes of various Hedysarum species made it possible to determine their ploidy status and also specify genomic relationships within the sections Hedysarum and Multicaulia. Recent molecular phylogenetic studies clarified significantly the taxonomy and evolutionary development of the genus Hedysarum.
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- Engelhardt Institute of Molecular Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 32 Vavilov St, 119991 Moscow, Russia
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Derrar S, Lo Turco V, Albergamo A, Sgrò B, Ayad MA, Litrenta F, Saim MS, Potortì AG, Aggad H, Rando R, Di Bella G. Study of Physicochemical Quality and Organic Contamination in Algerian Honey. Foods 2024; 13:1413. [PMID: 38731784 PMCID: PMC11083514 DOI: 10.3390/foods13091413] [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: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Honey is a natural product extensively consumed in the world for its nutritional and healthy properties. However, residues of pesticides and environmental contaminants can compromise its quality. For this reason, the physicochemical parameters, and the organic contamination of monofloral and multifloral honey from three regions of Algeria (Tiaret, Laghouat, and Tindouf) were monitored to evaluate the quality of the honey and its safety for consumers. In general, the results obtained from the physicochemical analyses were in line with the EU standards. In terms of contamination, pesticides authorised and used in Algerian agriculture (metalaxyl-M and cyromazine), as well as a banned pesticide (carbaryl), were found in almost all the samples. However, only the concentration of cyromazine was higher than the relative EU maximum residue levels. PCB 180, PCB 189, anthracene, fluorene, and phenanthrene were mainly detected. All the honey shows traces of DiBP, DBP, DEHP, and DEHT, but no traces of bisphenols were found. Moreover, according to the dietary exposure assessment, a small amount of Algerian honey can be safely consumed. Overall, the data from this study should motivate the Algerian government to enhance their monitoring activities in beekeeping and to find solutions for implementing more sustainable agricultural practices harmonising with international legislation.
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- Sofiane Derrar
- Laboratoire d’Hygiène et Pathologie Animale, Institut des Sciences Vétérinaires, Université de Tiaret, Tiaret 14000, Algeria; (S.D.); (M.A.A.); (M.S.S.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy; (V.L.T.); (F.L.); (A.G.P.); (R.R.); (G.D.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy; (V.L.T.); (F.L.); (A.G.P.); (R.R.); (G.D.B.)
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- Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences, University of Messina, Viale F. Stagno d’Alcontres 31, 98166 Messina, Italy
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- Laboratoire d’Hygiène et Pathologie Animale, Institut des Sciences Vétérinaires, Université de Tiaret, Tiaret 14000, Algeria; (S.D.); (M.A.A.); (M.S.S.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy; (V.L.T.); (F.L.); (A.G.P.); (R.R.); (G.D.B.)
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- Laboratoire d’Hygiène et Pathologie Animale, Institut des Sciences Vétérinaires, Université de Tiaret, Tiaret 14000, Algeria; (S.D.); (M.A.A.); (M.S.S.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy; (V.L.T.); (F.L.); (A.G.P.); (R.R.); (G.D.B.)
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- Laboratoire d’Hygiène et Pathologie Animale, Institut des Sciences Vétérinaires, Université de Tiaret, Tiaret 14000, Algeria; (S.D.); (M.A.A.); (M.S.S.); (H.A.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy; (V.L.T.); (F.L.); (A.G.P.); (R.R.); (G.D.B.)
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- Department of Biomedical, Dental, Morphological and Functional Images Sciences (BIOMORF), University of Messina, Viale Annunziata, 98122 Messina, Italy; (V.L.T.); (F.L.); (A.G.P.); (R.R.); (G.D.B.)
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Kızılpınar Temizer İ. Botanical origin and elemental content of Turkish honey: Implications for health risks from essential and non-essential elements. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH 2024; 34:1737-1750. [PMID: 37489603 DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2023.2239738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Honey, which is popular for its taste and health benefits, can pose health risks due to excessive levels of essential and non-essential elements. Turkey's unique geographical location and biodiversity have made it a major player in the global honey industry. This study analysed Turkish honey samples to determine their botanical origin and elemental content, and to assess non-carcinogenic risks associated with their consumption. Twelve samples were classified as monofloral, while the rest were considered multifloral. The results showed that the levels of elements in the honey samples varied significantly depending on the plant source and geographical location (p < 0.05). However, the health risk assessment for both adults and children indicated that the levels of these elements do not pose a health risk. Principal component -analysis has revealed a correlation among the elements present in honey samples. Overall, the risk of exposure to toxic elements in honey is low unless consumed excessively.
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- İlginç Kızılpınar Temizer
- Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
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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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Escuredo O, Rodríguez-Flores MS, Míguez M, Seijo MC. Multivariate Statistical Approach for the Discrimination of Honey Samples from Galicia (NW Spain) Using Physicochemical and Pollen Parameters. Foods 2023; 12:foods12071493. [PMID: 37048314 PMCID: PMC10094653 DOI: 10.3390/foods12071493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Raw honey is a food with a close relation to the territory in which it is produced because of factors such as soil conditions, weather patterns, and plant communities living in the area together. Furthermore, beekeeping management affects the properties of honey. Protected Geographical Indication Miel de Galicia protects the honey produced in Galicia (Northwest Spain). Various types of honeys (362 samples) from this geographical area were analyzed using chemometric techniques. Principal component analysis was favorable to analyzing the physicochemical and pollen variables with the greatest weight in the differentiation of honey. The linear discriminant analysis correctly classified 89.8% of the samples according to the botanical origin using main pollen spectra and physicochemical attributes (moisture, pH, electrical conductivity, diastase content, phenols, flavonoids, and color). Regarding unifloral honey, blackberry, eucalyptus, and heather honeys were correctly grouped, while five chestnut honeys and fourteen samples of honeydew honeys were misclassified. The chestnut and honeydew honeys have similar physicochemical properties and frequently similar pollen spectra profiles complicating the differentiation. Experimental evidence suggests the potential of multivariate statistics in the characterization of honey of the same geographical origin. Therefore, the classification results were good, with electrical conductivity, total phenol content, total flavonoid content and dominant pollens Eucalyptus, Erica, Rubus and Castanea sativa as the variables of higher importance in the differentiation of botanical origin of honeys.
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- Olga Escuredo
- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, As Lagoas, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, As Lagoas, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department Analytical and Food Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, As Lagoas, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Vigo, As Lagoas, 32004 Ourense, Spain
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In vitro prospective healthy and nutritional benefits of different Citrus monofloral honeys. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1088. [PMID: 36658323 PMCID: PMC9852249 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-27802-1] [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: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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We studied the total polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamin C, the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity of six Citrus monofloral honey, and the in vitro inhibitory effect against cholinesterases and tyrosinase. Finally, we assessed their effect against the biofilm of some pathogenic bacteria. Lime honey showed the best antioxidant activity and the highest content of polyphenols and vitamin C. Lemon and tangerine honey contained almost exclusively flavonoids. Lemon honey better preserved the bovine serum albumin against denaturation (IC50 = 48.47 mg). Honeys inhibited acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, and tyrosinase up to 12.04% (tangerine), 19.11% (bergamot), and 94.1% (lemon), respectively. Lime and clementine honey better inhibited the Listeria monocytogenes biofilm. Bergamot honey acted mainly against the Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii biofilm; bergamot and tangerine honey inhibited the Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm particularly. Bergamot, clementine, and tangerine honey acted against Escherichia coli sessile cell metabolism. This Citrus honey exhibited in vitro prospective health benefits and is applicable for future in vivo studies.
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Calluna vulgaris as a Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds: Exploring Its Phytochemical Profile, Biological Activities and Apitherapeutic Potential. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11151993. [PMID: 35956470 PMCID: PMC9370339 DOI: 10.3390/plants11151993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Calluna vulgaris, belonging to the Ericaceae family, is an invasive plant that has widely spread from Europe all across Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Being able to survive in rigid soil and environmental conditions, it is nowadays considered to be of high nature-conservation value. Known for its nutritional and medicinal properties, C. vulgaris stands out for its varied physiochemical composition, spotlighting a wide range of biological activity. Among the most important bioactive compounds identified in C. vulgaris, the phenolic components found in different parts of this herbaceous plant are the main source of its diverse pro-health properties (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, chemoprotective, etc.). Nonetheless, this plant exhibits an excellent nectariferous potential for social insects such as honeybees; therefore, comparing the bioactive compounds observed in the plant and in the final product of the beehive, namely honey, will help us understand and find new insights into the health benefits provided by the consumption of C. vulgaris-related products. Thus, the main interest of this work is to review the nutritional profile, chemical composition and biological activities of the C. vulgaris plant and its related honey in order to encourage the future exploration and use of this health-promoting plant in novel foods, pharmacological products and apitherapy.
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Machado AM, Tomás A, Russo-Almeida P, Duarte A, Antunes M, Vilas-Boas M, Graça Miguel M, Cristina Figueiredo A. Quality assessment of Portuguese monofloral honeys. Physicochemical parameters as tools in botanical source differentiation. Food Res Int 2022; 157:111362. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ben Amor S, Mekious S, Allal Benfekih L, Abdellattif MH, Boussebaa W, Almalki FA, Ben Hadda T, Kawsar SMA. Phytochemical Characterization and Bioactivity of Different Honey Samples Collected in the Pre-Saharan Region in Algeria. LIFE (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:life12070927. [PMID: 35888017 PMCID: PMC9321394 DOI: 10.3390/life12070927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Despite the challenging conditions in the pre-Saharan areas of Algeria, such as weak plant cover and a harsh climate, beekeeping is being developed and spread. In the present work, honey samples collected from ten locations in the El Oued region were examined during the spring of 2021. A melissopalynological analysis was carried out, followed by a floristic investigation. The 10 honey samples were also investigated for their physicochemical properties and antioxidant and antibacterial activity against five strains: Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilus, Listeria innocua, and Micrococcus luteus. The floristic analysis found 65 species belonging to 33 botanical families, with a dominance of the Asteraceae family accounting for 18.461% of the total. The melissopalynological study revealed only one monofloral honey (Ziziphus lotus), whereas the nine others were multi-floral. The honey’s color changed from light to dark amber, and most tested honey was of high quality, fulfilling international criteria. The total phenol and flavonoid contents varied considerably amongst the various honey samples. Furthermore, LC-MS-MS phenolic profile analysis identified the presence of 20 chemicals, of which only three phenols were found in all honey types. Antioxidant capacity analyzed with FRAP test and antiradical activities against DPPH differed from one honey sample to another. Moreover, a significant correlation was recorded between the antioxidant activity, honey’s color, polyphenol, and flavonoid contents. The S. aureus strain was the most sensitive regarding honey antibacterial activity, while M. luteus and B. subtilis strains were only moderately sensitive.
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- Safia Ben Amor
- Laboratory for Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Saad Dahlab University, Blida 1, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria; (S.M.); (L.A.B.)
- Correspondence: (S.B.A.); (S.M.A.K.)
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- Laboratory for Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Saad Dahlab University, Blida 1, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria; (S.M.); (L.A.B.)
- Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Ziane Achour University, Djelfa 17000, Algeria
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- Laboratory for Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Faculty of Nature Sciences and Life, Saad Dahlab University, Blida 1, Route de Soumâa, Blida 09000, Algeria; (S.M.); (L.A.B.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, Al-Haweiah, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Scientific and Technical Research Center in Physico-Chemical Analysis, Headquarters Ex-Pasna Industrial Zone, Bou-Ismail CP, Tipaza 42004, Algeria;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.A.); (T.B.H.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.A.); (T.B.H.)
- Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, Université Mohamed Premier, BV Mohammed VI, BP 717, Oujda 60000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Carbohydrate and Nucleoside Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
- Correspondence: (S.B.A.); (S.M.A.K.)
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Escuredo O, Seijo MC. Authenticity of Honey: Characterization, Bioactivities and Sensorial Properties. Foods 2022; 11:foods11091301. [PMID: 35564024 PMCID: PMC9105948 DOI: 10.3390/foods11091301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Liu Z, Yang Y, Sun C, Wu Y, Li X. Comparative phytochemical property and antioxidant activity of sixteen Mei ( Prunus mume) fruit cultivars from six provinces in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10942912.2022.2053707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Zhihua Liu
- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Pharmaceutical Development Research Center, Yunnan (Dali) Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dali, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Pharmaceutical Development Research Center, Yunnan (Dali) Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Dali, China
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Cianciosi D, Forbes-Hernandez TY, Alvarez-Suarez JM, Ansary J, Quinzi D, Amici A, Navarro-Hortal MD, Esteban-Muñoz A, Quiles JL, Battino M, Giampieri F. Anti-inflammatory activities of Italian Chestnut and Eucalyptus honeys on murine RAW 264.7 macrophages. J Funct Foods 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2021.104752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Scripcă LA, Amariei S. The Use of Ultrasound for Preventing Honey Crystallization. Foods 2021; 10:773. [PMID: 33916586 PMCID: PMC8066198 DOI: 10.3390/foods10040773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2021] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of ultrasound treatment for preventing honey crystallization on the physicochemical and microbiological properties of unifloral honey and polyfloral honey. Honey samples without any treatment were used as a control group for comparison. The effect of applying ultrasound treatment was evaluated by studying over time the tendency of crystallization, the rheological properties of honey and chemical and microbiological properties. The parameters analyzed for the two groups of samples (treated and untreated with ultrasound), which did not vary or had small variations during the research were water content, acidity, water activity, glucose, fructose, sucrose, glucose/water ratio, glucose/fructose ratio. The crystallization process was installed in the control samples from the first month of the study, and much later in the treated samples. The color of the untreated samples varied considerably, and the color of the treated ones remained stable or slightly varied. For the control samples, the smallest variation in hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) concentration was in raspberry honey (5%), and the most significant variation was in honeydew honey (30%). For the treated samples, the largest variation of this parameter was found in tillia honey (127%), and the smallest variation was in rapeseed honey (26%). The microbiological quality was higher for the treated samples. In the ultrasound-treated samples of acacia honey, honeydew honey and grassland honey, yeasts, molds or standard plate counts (SPCs) were undetectable. For control samples, SPC values were <10-50 cfu/g. Ultrasound-treated samples maintained their SPC parameter levels or were thus reduced (<10-20 cfu/g). Yeasts and molds were undetectable or had value between <10 and 10 cfu/g. The yeasts and the molds ranged in the control samples between <10 and 40 cfu/g.
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- Laura Agripina Scripcă
- Faculty of Food Engineering, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 720229 Suceava, Romania;
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Suarez AFL, Tirador ADG, Villorente ZM, Bagarinao CF, Sollesta JVN, Dumancas GG, Sun Z, Zhan ZQ, Saludes JP, Dalisay DS. The Isorhamnetin-Containing Fraction of Philippine Honey Produced by the Stingless Bee Tetragonula biroi Is an Antibiotic against Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Molecules 2021; 26:1688. [PMID: 33802916 PMCID: PMC8002709 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Honey exhibits antibacterial and antioxidant activities that are ascribed to its diverse secondary metabolites. In the Philippines, the antibacterial and antioxidant activities, as well as the bioactive metabolite contents of the honey, have not been thoroughly described. In this report, we investigated the in vitro antibacterial and antioxidant activities of honey from Apis mellifera and Tetragonula biroi, identified the compound responsible for the antibacterial activity, and compared the observed bioactivities and metabolite profiles to that of Manuka honey, which is recognized for its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. The secondary metabolite contents of honey were extracted using a nonionic polymeric resin followed by antibacterial and antioxidant assays, and then spectroscopic analyses of the phenolic and flavonoid contents. Results showed that honey extracts produced by T. biroi exhibits antibiotic activity against Staphylococcal pathogens as well as high antioxidant activity, which are correlated to its high flavonoid and phenolic content as compared to honey produced by A. mellifera. The bioassay-guided fractionation paired with Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) and tandem MS analyses found the presence of the flavonoid isorhamnetin (3-methylquercetin) in T. biroi honey extract, which was demonstrated as one of the compounds with inhibitory activity against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ATCC BAA-44. Our findings suggest that Philippine honey produced by T. biroi is a potential nutraceutical that possesses antibiotic and antioxidant activities.
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- Angelica Faith L. Suarez
- Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (C2B2), University of San Agustin, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines; (A.F.L.S.); (A.D.G.T.)
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- Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (C2B2), University of San Agustin, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines; (A.F.L.S.); (A.D.G.T.)
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- Maridan Industries, Inc., Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines; (Z.M.V.); (C.F.B.); (J.V.N.S.)
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- Maridan Industries, Inc., Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines; (Z.M.V.); (C.F.B.); (J.V.N.S.)
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- Maridan Industries, Inc., Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines; (Z.M.V.); (C.F.B.); (J.V.N.S.)
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- Department of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Louisiana State University at Alexandria, Alexandria, LA 71302, USA;
- Balik Scientist Program, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City 1631, Philippines;
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- Shimadzu Asia Pacific (SAP), Singapore Science Park I, Singapore 118264, Singapore; (Z.S.); (Z.Q.Z.)
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- Shimadzu Asia Pacific (SAP), Singapore Science Park I, Singapore 118264, Singapore; (Z.S.); (Z.Q.Z.)
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- Balik Scientist Program, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City 1631, Philippines;
- Center for Natural Drug Discovery and Development (CND3), University of San Agustin, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
- Department of Chemistry, College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
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- Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology (C2B2), University of San Agustin, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines; (A.F.L.S.); (A.D.G.T.)
- Balik Scientist Program, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD), Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City 1631, Philippines;
- Department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Education, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines
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The Use of UV Spectroscopy and SIMCA for the Authentication of Indonesian Honeys According to Botanical, Entomological and Geographical Origins. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26040915. [PMID: 33572263 PMCID: PMC7914811 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26040915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
As a functional food, honey is a food product that is exposed to the risk of food fraud. To mitigate this, the establishment of an authentication system for honey is very important in order to protect both producers and consumers from possible economic losses. This research presents a simple analytical method for the authentication and classification of Indonesian honeys according to their botanical, entomological, and geographical origins using ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy and SIMCA (soft independent modeling of class analogy). The spectral data of a total of 1040 samples, representing six types of Indonesian honey of different botanical, entomological, and geographical origins, were acquired using a benchtop UV-visible spectrometer (190-400 nm). Three different pre-processing algorithms were simultaneously evaluated; namely an 11-point moving average smoothing, mean normalization, and Savitzky-Golay first derivative with 11 points and second-order polynomial fitting (ordo 2), in order to improve the original spectral data. Chemometrics methods, including exploratory analysis of PCA and SIMCA classification method, was used to classify the honey samples. A clear separation of the six different Indonesian honeys, based on botanical, entomological, and geographical origins, was obtained using PCA calculated from pre-processed spectra from 250-400 nm. The SIMCA classification method provided satisfactory results in classifying honey samples according to their botanical, entomological, and geographical origins and achieved 100% accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity. Several wavelengths were identified (266, 270, 280, 290, 300, 335, and 360 nm) as the most sensitive for discriminating between the different Indonesian honey samples.
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Ghorab A, Rodríguez-Flores MS, Nakib R, Escuredo O, Haderbache L, Bekdouche F, Seijo MC. Sensorial, Melissopalynological and Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Honey from Babors Kabylia's Region (Algeria). Foods 2021; 10:foods10020225. [PMID: 33499111 PMCID: PMC7912395 DOI: 10.3390/foods10020225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to characterize the honeys of Babors Kabylia through sensory, melissopalynological and physico-chemical parameters. Thirty samples of honey produced in this region were collected over a period of two years and analyzed. All the samples presented physico-chemical parameters in conformity with legislation on honey quality, with few exceptions, linked mainly to beekeeping management. The pollen spectrum revealed a great diversity with 96 pollen types. The main pollen types were spontaneous species as Fabaceae (Hedysarum, Trifolium, Genisteae plants), Asteraceae plants, Ericaceae (Erica arborea L.) or Myrtus and Pistacia. The sensory properties of samples showed a high tendency to crystallization, the colors were from white to brown, but most of them had gold color. Smell and odor corresponded mainly to vegetal and fruity families and in taste perceptions besides sweetness highlighted sourness and saltiness notes. Seventeen samples were polyfloral, one was from honeydew and twelve were monofloral from heather, genista plants, sulla, blackberry or Asteraceae. Heather and the honeydew samples showed the darkest color, the highest electrical conductivity and phenol and flavonoid content. A statistical analysis based on the most representative pollen types, sensory properties and some physico-chemical components allowed the differentiation of honey samples in terms of botanical origin.
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- Asma Ghorab
- Laboratoire d’Ecologie et Environnement, Faculté des Sciences de la Nature et de la Vie, Université A. Mira de Bejaia, Bejaia 06000, Algeria
- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.S.R.-F.); (R.N.); (O.E.)
- Correspondence: (A.G.); (M.C.S.)
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- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.S.R.-F.); (R.N.); (O.E.)
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- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.S.R.-F.); (R.N.); (O.E.)
- Laboratory of Food Quality and Food Safety, University of Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi Ouzou 15000, Algeria
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- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.S.R.-F.); (R.N.); (O.E.)
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- Research Laboratory in Food Technology (LRTA), M’hamed Bougara University, Avenue de l’indépendance, Boumerdes 35000, Algeria;
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- Department of Ecology and Environment, FSNV, University of Batna 2, Batna 05000, Algeria;
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- Department of Vegetal Biology and Soil Sciences, Facultade de Ciencias, Universidade de Vigo, 32004 Ourense, Spain; (M.S.R.-F.); (R.N.); (O.E.)
- Correspondence: (A.G.); (M.C.S.)
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