Determination of Antioxidant Capacity, Flavonoids, and Total Phenolic Content in Eucalyptus and Clover Honeys

• Published in: Journal of Apicultural Science Vol. 58; no. 1; pp. 103 - 111
• Main Authors: Ciappini, María C., Stoppani, Fernando S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pulawy De Gruyter Open 01.06.2014; De Gruyter Poland; Sciendo
• Subjects: 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; antioxidant activity; DPPH; Eucalyptus; ferric-reducing antioxidant capacity; flavonoids in honey; free radical scavengers; gallic acid; honey; hydroxyl radicals; polyphenols; principal component analysis; quercetin; Trifolium; Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity

Polyphenolic compounds reportedly produce physiological effects that are beneficial to health. Bee products are particularly rich in polyphenolic compounds. We determined the antioxidant capacity and the phenolic and flavonoid compounds content of 81 samples of honey. We used the Folin-Ciocalteu rea...