Safety, quality and biochemical composition of propolis depending on the production technology
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37000/abbsl.2024.110.20Keywords:
beekeeping, propolis, safety, quality, flavonoid content, iodine number.Abstract
Preserving bees becomes a crucial task to maintain ecosystem balance and provide the population with valuable products that have dietary and therapeutic properties. Propolis is a natural product that contains a range of active ingredients, such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and essential oils, giving it unique properties. It has long been used by humanity due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Research results reveal important aspects of the safety and quality of propolis depending on the method of its extraction. For propolis extraction, StanzPress frames and mesh placed on top of beehives under a roof were used. It has been found that the use of meshes increases the gross propolis yield, reduces the content of mechanical impurities and wax, and increases the levels of flavonoid compounds and iodine number. Therefore, it is advisable to use meshes in apiaries for propolis production, ensuring high propolis-collecting activity of bee colonies and the quality of propolis. The use of mesh during production contributes to improving the quality characteristics of propolis, thereby increasing production efficiency. The research results can be applied in the production and use of propolis, emphasizing the importance of quality control for this valuable beekeeping product.
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