Evaluation of physicochemical and antioxidant properties of two stingless bee honeys: a comparison with Apis mellifera honey from Nsukka, Nigeria

Evaluation of physicochemical and antioxidant properties of two stingless bee honeys: a comparison with Apis mellifera honey from Nsukka, Nigeria

Abstract Objective Several physical, biochemical and antioxidant properties of two Nigerian stingless bee honey varieties (Melipona sp. and Hypotrigona sp.) were compared with Apis mellifera honey using standard analytical procedures. Results The mean pH of Apis mellifera, Hypotrigona sp. and Melipo...

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Main Authors: Justus Amuche Nweze, J. I. Okafor, Emeka I. Nweze, Julius Eyiuche Nweze
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Stingless
Honey
Physicochemical
Antioxidants
HMF
Phenolics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2884-2

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