Impact of the Drying Procedure and Botanical Origin on the Physico-Chemical and Potentially Bioactive Properties of Honey Powders.

ABSTRACT: This study was aimed at researching the impact of the drying procedure (using the most appropriate honey-maltodextrin concentration for each drying technique) and botanical origin of honey on the physicochemical and potentially bioactive properties of honey powders that were made using maltodextrin as a carrier. The research was carried out with thyme, lavender, vetch and multifloral honey dehydrated using vacuum drying and freeze drying. The analysed parameters were moisture, water activity, colour, glass transition temperature, powder recovery, hygroscopic index and rate, tapped density, solubility, and phenolics as well as antiradical (ABTS^•+, ROO^•, ^•OH and O₂^•-), anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial (against Staphylococcus aureus

SUBMITTER: Cantero L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10650056 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature