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Comparison of the Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Propolis from Urban Apiaries

Authors :
Katarzyna Pobiega
Anna M. Kot
Jarosław L. Przybył
Alicja Synowiec
Małgorzata Gniewosz
Source :
Molecules, Vol 28, Iss 18, p 6744 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2023.

Abstract

Bee products from urban apiaries are increasingly used. They are mainly used to promote local apiaries and cities in which they are located. The aim of the study was to compare the chemical composition and antioxidant activity of propolis from 6 Polish apiaries located in cities (Legionowo, Torun, Cracow, Warsaw, Katowice, Lodz). The chemical composition was analyzed using liquid chromatography (HPLC-DAD) and the analysis of antioxidant activity by scavenging free radicals (ABTS and DPPH) and FRAP. The obtained results showed the presence of 24 phenolic compounds in propolis extracts. The tested samples showed differentiation in terms of the content of individual chemical components, however, cinnamic acid and its derivatives were dominant. High antioxidant activity of the tested extracts was demonstrated (ABTS was in the range of 16.80–51.53 mg Te/mL, DPPH was in the range of 7.54–22.13 mg Te/mL, while FRAP reduction was in the range of 10.93–29.55 mg Te/mL). The obtained results compared with literature data on propolis from agricultural areas allow to conclude that propolis samples from both Poland types of areas are similar and can be classified as poplar propolis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14203049
Volume :
28
Issue :
18
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Molecules
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.91de95211ab34042bf1bd1dfa8701ce0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28186744