Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from Morocco
Bee products are known for their beneficial properties widely used in complementary medicine. This study aims to unveil the physicochemical, nutritional value, and phenolic profile of bee pollen and honey collected from Boulemane–Morocco, and to evaluate their antioxidant and antihyperglycemic activ...
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| author | Meryem Bakour Hassan Laaroussi Pedro Ferreira-Santos Zlatina Genisheva Driss Ousaaid José Antonio Teixeira Badiaa Lyoussi |
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| description | Bee products are known for their beneficial properties widely used in complementary medicine. This study aims to unveil the physicochemical, nutritional value, and phenolic profile of bee pollen and honey collected from Boulemane–Morocco, and to evaluate their antioxidant and antihyperglycemic activity. The results indicate that <i>Citrus aurantium</i> pollen grains were the majority pollen in both samples. Bee pollen was richer in proteins than honey while the inverse was observed for carbohydrate content. Potassium and calcium were the predominant minerals in the studied samples. Seven similar phenolic compounds were found in honey and bee pollen. Three phenolic compounds were identified only in honey (catechin, caffeic acid, vanillic acid) and six phenolic compounds were identified only in bee pollen (hesperidin, cinnamic acid, apigenin, rutin, chlorogenic acid, kaempferol). Naringin is the predominant phenolic in honey while hesperidin is predominant in bee pollen. The results of bioactivities revealed that bee pollen exhibited stronger antioxidant activity and effective α-amylase and α-glycosidase inhibitory action. These bee products show interesting nutritional and bioactive capabilities due to their chemical constituents. These features may allow these bee products to be used in food formulation, as functional and bioactive ingredients, as well as the potential for the nutraceutical sector. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-31d2bad6465c4e89aae2d474b674b7162023-11-23T17:58:42ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492022-09-012718577710.3390/molecules27185777Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from MoroccoMeryem Bakour0Hassan Laaroussi1Pedro Ferreira-Santos2Zlatina Genisheva3Driss Ousaaid4José Antonio Teixeira5Badiaa Lyoussi6Laboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health, and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, MoroccoLaboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health, and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, MoroccoCEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, PortugalCEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, PortugalLaboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health, and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, MoroccoCEB—Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, PortugalLaboratory of Natural Substances, Pharmacology, Environment, Modeling, Health, and Quality of Life (SNAMOPEQ), Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences Dhar Mehraz, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez 30000, MoroccoBee products are known for their beneficial properties widely used in complementary medicine. This study aims to unveil the physicochemical, nutritional value, and phenolic profile of bee pollen and honey collected from Boulemane–Morocco, and to evaluate their antioxidant and antihyperglycemic activity. The results indicate that <i>Citrus aurantium</i> pollen grains were the majority pollen in both samples. Bee pollen was richer in proteins than honey while the inverse was observed for carbohydrate content. Potassium and calcium were the predominant minerals in the studied samples. Seven similar phenolic compounds were found in honey and bee pollen. Three phenolic compounds were identified only in honey (catechin, caffeic acid, vanillic acid) and six phenolic compounds were identified only in bee pollen (hesperidin, cinnamic acid, apigenin, rutin, chlorogenic acid, kaempferol). Naringin is the predominant phenolic in honey while hesperidin is predominant in bee pollen. The results of bioactivities revealed that bee pollen exhibited stronger antioxidant activity and effective α-amylase and α-glycosidase inhibitory action. These bee products show interesting nutritional and bioactive capabilities due to their chemical constituents. These features may allow these bee products to be used in food formulation, as functional and bioactive ingredients, as well as the potential for the nutraceutical sector.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/18/5777bee productsphysicochemical characterizationantioxidant activitypolyphenolsantihyperglycemic activitynutritional values |
| spellingShingle | Meryem Bakour Hassan Laaroussi Pedro Ferreira-Santos Zlatina Genisheva Driss Ousaaid José Antonio Teixeira Badiaa Lyoussi Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from Morocco Molecules bee products physicochemical characterization antioxidant activity polyphenols antihyperglycemic activity nutritional values |
| title | Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from Morocco |
| title_full | Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from Morocco |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from Morocco |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from Morocco |
| title_short | Exploring the Palynological, Chemical, and Bioactive Properties of Non-Studied Bee Pollen and Honey from Morocco |
| title_sort | exploring the palynological chemical and bioactive properties of non studied bee pollen and honey from morocco |
| topic | bee products physicochemical characterization antioxidant activity polyphenols antihyperglycemic activity nutritional values |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/18/5777 |
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