5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels in honey and other food products: effects on bees and human health

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels in honey and other food products: effects on bees and human health

Abstract An organic compound known as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is formed from reducing sugars in honey and various processed foods in acidic environments when they are heated through the Maillard reaction. In addition to processing, storage conditions affect the formation HMF, and HMF has becom...

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Main Authors: Ummay Mahfuza Shapla, Md. Solayman, Nadia Alam, Md. Ibrahim Khalil, Siew Hua Gan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Chemistry Central Journal
Subjects:
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural
Mutagen
Carcinogen
Antioxidant
Anti-allergen
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13065-018-0408-3

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