Melissopalynological Study, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Properties of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Johor, Malaysia. Melissopalynological Study, Phenolic Compounds, and Antioxidant Properties of Heterotrigona itama Honey from Johor, Malaysia. pp. 1-9. (2020)
Abstract
Six honey samples produced by the stingless bee Heterotrigona itama were analyzed for their plant sources, phenolic compositions , and antioxidant activities. e honey samples were acetolyzed and identified microscopically, and the phenolic compounds were identified by using HPLC-DAD. e antioxidant activities were evaluated using three different assays (FRAP, DPPH, and ABTS) by spectrophotometry. e melissopalynological analysis showed that 26 pollen types from 14 plant families were identified in the honey. Cocos nucifera and Rhizophora mucronata presented as predominant pollen. A total of 6 phenolic acids such as catechin, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin, protocatechuic acid, p-coumaric acid, and rutin were identified. Rhizophora mucronata honey possessed the highest antioxidant activity in all assays. e result showed the influence of plant sources on the phenolic compounds and the antioxidant properties of stingless bee honey. ese findings could be significant contributions for the sustainability of stingless bee industry as well as to promote Malaysian stingless bee honey worldwide.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | stingless bee, Heterotrigona itama |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Kelulut (Stingless Bee) > Culture By Niche > Kelulut (Stingless Bee) > Ecology By Niche > Kelulut (Stingless Bee) > Research |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Kelulut (Stingless Bee) |
| Depositing User: | Nor Azimahwati Aris |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Aug 2025 01:45 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Aug 2025 01:58 |
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