A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata

Indonesia, one of the largest tropical forests, offers a diverse range of nectar sources that contribute to the unique characteristics of forest honey. This study aims to investigate physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Apis dorsata forest honey from three distinct regions of Indonesia. Key...

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Main Authors: Mahani, Pamungkas Rizki Ferdian, Habil Muhammad Ghibran, Amirah Fathia Herlina, Siti Nurhasanah, Nunung Nurjanah, Rizki Rabeca Elfirta, Avry Pribadi, Raden Lia Rahadian Amalia, I Made Samudra
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author Mahani
Pamungkas Rizki Ferdian
Habil Muhammad Ghibran
Amirah Fathia Herlina
Siti Nurhasanah
Nunung Nurjanah
Rizki Rabeca Elfirta
Avry Pribadi
Raden Lia Rahadian Amalia
I Made Samudra
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Pamungkas Rizki Ferdian
Habil Muhammad Ghibran
Amirah Fathia Herlina
Siti Nurhasanah
Nunung Nurjanah
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Avry Pribadi
Raden Lia Rahadian Amalia
I Made Samudra
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description Indonesia, one of the largest tropical forests, offers a diverse range of nectar sources that contribute to the unique characteristics of forest honey. This study aims to investigate physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Apis dorsata forest honey from three distinct regions of Indonesia. Key physicochemical parameters include moisture, color, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), density, diastase number (DN), hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), pH, total acidity, ash content, protein content, and reducing sugars. Antioxidant properties, assessed through total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), DPPH radical scavenging activity, ascorbic acid equivalent antioxidant capacity (AEAC), and ferric reducing power (FRP), revealed significant regional variability. Principal component analysis (PCA) distinguished honey samples based on these attributes. These findings provide preliminary insights into the variability of Indonesian forest honeys. However, the small sample size limits generalizations, and further research with larger datasets is essential for validation.
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spelling doaj-art-0c98b38ccccb426ab68997e6f94036e62025-02-12T05:32:16ZengElsevierFood Chemistry: X2590-15752025-01-0125102156A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata Mahani0Pamungkas Rizki Ferdian1Habil Muhammad Ghibran2Amirah Fathia Herlina3Siti Nurhasanah4Nunung Nurjanah5Rizki Rabeca Elfirta6Avry Pribadi7Raden Lia Rahadian Amalia8I Made Samudra9Department of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Padjadjaran University, P.O. Box 45363, Sumedang, Indonesia; Corresponding author.Research Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia, P.O. Box 16911, Bogor, IndonesiaDepartment of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Padjadjaran University, P.O. Box 45363, Sumedang, IndonesiaDepartment of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Padjadjaran University, P.O. Box 45363, Sumedang, IndonesiaDepartment of Food Industrial Technology, Faculty of Agro-Industrial Technology, Padjadjaran University, P.O. Box 45363, Sumedang, IndonesiaResearch Center for Public Health and Nutrition, National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia, P.O. Box 16911, Bogor, IndonesiaResearch Center for Applied Microbiology, National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia, P.O. Box 16911, Bogor, IndonesiaResearch Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia, P.O. Box 16911, Bogor, IndonesiaResearch Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia, P.O. Box 16911, Bogor, IndonesiaResearch Center for Applied Zoology, National Research and Innovation Agency Republic of Indonesia, P.O. Box 16911, Bogor, IndonesiaIndonesia, one of the largest tropical forests, offers a diverse range of nectar sources that contribute to the unique characteristics of forest honey. This study aims to investigate physicochemical and antioxidant properties of Apis dorsata forest honey from three distinct regions of Indonesia. Key physicochemical parameters include moisture, color, electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), density, diastase number (DN), hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), pH, total acidity, ash content, protein content, and reducing sugars. Antioxidant properties, assessed through total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), DPPH radical scavenging activity, ascorbic acid equivalent antioxidant capacity (AEAC), and ferric reducing power (FRP), revealed significant regional variability. Principal component analysis (PCA) distinguished honey samples based on these attributes. These findings provide preliminary insights into the variability of Indonesian forest honeys. However, the small sample size limits generalizations, and further research with larger datasets is essential for validation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000021AntioxidantApis dorsataForest honeyIndonesian honeyPhysicochemical, tropical honey
spellingShingle Mahani
Pamungkas Rizki Ferdian
Habil Muhammad Ghibran
Amirah Fathia Herlina
Siti Nurhasanah
Nunung Nurjanah
Rizki Rabeca Elfirta
Avry Pribadi
Raden Lia Rahadian Amalia
I Made Samudra
A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata
Food Chemistry: X
Antioxidant
Apis dorsata
Forest honey
Indonesian honey
Physicochemical, tropical honey
title A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata
title_full A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata
title_fullStr A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata
title_full_unstemmed A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata
title_short A report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three Indonesian forest honeys produced by Apis dorsata
title_sort report on the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of three indonesian forest honeys produced by apis dorsata
topic Antioxidant
Apis dorsata
Forest honey
Indonesian honey
Physicochemical, tropical honey
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590157525000021
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