| Quality Parameters and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Some Mexican Honeys. | |
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PMID: 22133067 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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A total of 14 Mexican honeys were screened for quality parameters including color, moisture, proline, and acidity. Antioxidant properties of complete honey and its methanolic extracts were evaluated by the DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP assays. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of complete honeys against Bacillus cereus ATCC 10876, Listeria monocytogenes Scott A, Salmonella Typhimurium ATCC 14028, and Sthapylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 was determined. Most of honeys analyzed showed values within quality parameters established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in 2001. Eucalyptus flower honey and orange blossom honey showed the highest phenolic contents and antioxidant capacity. Bell flower, orange blossom, and eucalyptus flower honeys inhibited the growth of the 4 evaluated microorganisms. The remaining honeys affected at least 1 of the estimated growth parameters (increased lag phase, decreased growth rate, and/or maximum population density). Microorganism sensitivity to the antimicrobial activity of honeys followed the order B. cereus > L. monocytogenes > Salmonella Typhimurium > S. aureus. The monofloral honey samples from orange blossoms, and eucalyptus flowers demonstrated to be good sources of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds. All the Mexican honey samples examined proved to be good sources of antioxidants and antimicrobial agents that might serve to maintain health and protect against several diseases. Practical Application: The results of the study showed that Mexican honeys display good quality parameters and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Mexican honey can be used as an additive in the food industry to increase the nutraceutical value of products. |
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Beatriz A Rodríguez; Sandra Mendoza; Montserrat H Iturriga; Eduardo Castaño-Tostado |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-12-2 |
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Title: Journal of food science Volume: - ISSN: 1750-3841 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Dec |
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Created Date: 2011-12-2 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0014052 Medline TA: J Food Sci Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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© 2011 Institute of Food Technologists® |
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Authors are with Dept. de Investigación y Posgrado en Alimentos, Facultad de Química, Univ. Autónoma de Querétaro, Cerro de las Campanas s/n, Querétaro, Qro., 76010, México. Direct inquiries to author Mendoza (E-mail: smendoza@uaq.mx). |
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