Characterization of Axestotrigona ferruginea and Apis mellifera honeys from different geographical origins
Food and Humanity,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4, P. 100516 - 100516
Published: Jan. 27, 2025
Language: Английский
Physicochemical Characteristics, Antioxidant Capacity, and Antimicrobial Activity of Stingless Bee Honey from Malaysia: Heterotrigona itama, Lophotrigona canifrons, and Tetrigona binghami
En Ruth Tiang,
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L. Han,
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Fuliang Hu
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et al.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 995 - 995
Published: March 14, 2025
The
composition
and
bioactivity
of
honey
are
influenced
by
its
botanical,
geographical,
entomological
origins.
This
study
investigates
the
physicochemical
characteristics,
antioxidant
capacity,
antimicrobial
activity
stingless
bee
(SBH)
produced
three
Malaysian
species:
Heterotrigona
itama,
Lophotrigona
canifrons,
Tetrigona
binghami.
moisture
content
ranges
from
25.44%
to
40.36%,
while
color
varies
light
amber
dark
amber.
fructose,
glucose,
sucrose
contents
range
5.45
16.91
g/100
g,
3.85
19.64
undetectable
2.47
respectively.
Trehalulose
is
present
at
a
level
15.42
43.75
with
L.
canifrons
exhibiting
highest
trehalulose
concentration.
All
samples
show
low
5-HMF
no
detectable
diastase
activity.
T.
binghami
has
lowest
pH,
electricity
conductivity
acidity,
exhibits
strongest
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli.
H.
itama
potential
based
on
ABTS,
FRAP,
DPPH
assays.
Among
species,
contains
total
phenolic
content.
These
findings
provide
valuable
insights
into
unique
properties
SBH,
supporting
further
research,
quality
assessment,
development
international
standards.
Language: Английский
Analysing stingless bee garden design for urban farming in Kelantan, Malaysia
BIO Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
131, P. 02003 - 02003
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
benefits
of
stingless
bee
honey
for
health
found
in
various
studies
increase
the
demand
these
apiculture
activities
to
grow.
However,
production
requires
specific
garden
design
considerations
according
species’
nature
and
behaviour.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
analyse
a
by
three
entrepreneurs
Kelantan,
Malaysia
urban
farming
consideration.
Three
gardens
were
selected
based
on
their
establishment
producing
business,
namely,
(i)
RTF
Kelulut
Garden,
(ii)
Meloris
(iii)
Husna
Garden.
This
research
employed
mapping
method,
image
capture
collect
information
spatial
arrangement,
hive
design,
plant
identification
commercial
garden.
Data
analyzed
using
comparative
analysis
define
significant
as
well
recommendation
better
design.
finding
suggests
that
there
are
layouts
which
covered
setting,
natural
mixed
setting.
Mix
setting
becomes
recommended
suitable
tropical
countries
because
rainy
hot
seasons.
implies
an
understanding
assists
increasing
productivity
quality
honey.
Language: Английский
Harvesting location influences the physicochemical properties, microbiological quality and sensory attributes of honey produced by an Afrotropical stingless bee, Meliponula (Axestotrigona) ferruginea
Food and Humanity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100433 - 100433
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
Language: Английский