Physicochemical properties and antioxidant capacity of propolis of stingless bees (Meliponinae) and Apisfrom two regions of Tocantins, Brazil

• Published in: Acta amazonica Vol. 46; no. 1
• Main Authors: Araujo, Karuane Saturnino da Silva, dos Santos Junior, Joaquim Francisco, Sato, Marcello Otake, Finco, Fernanda Dias Bartolomeu Abadio, Soares, Ilsamar Mendes, Barbosa, Robson dos Santos, Alvim, Tarso da Costa, Ascencio, Sergio Donizeti, Mariano, Sandra Maria Botelho
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Portuguese
• Published: 01.03.2016
• Subjects: Meliponinae

The composition of propolis depends on time, vegetation and the location of the collection area. The objective of this study was to determine the physicochemical characteristics, the concentration of phenol compounds and the antioxidant capacity of propolis of native stingless bees (Meliponinae) and...