Abstract

A perfect linear correlation was found for methylglyoxal levels in 61 samples of Manuka honey, ranging from 189 to 835 mg/kg, and the corresponding antibacterial activities of the samples, which were between 12.4% and 30.9% equivalent phenol concentration. This clearly underlines that methylglyoxal is the dominant bioactive compound in Manuka honey and above concentrations of around 150 mg/kg directly responsible for the characteristic antibacterial properties of Manuka honey. Methylglyoxal can be a suitable tool for labelling the unique bioactivity of Manuka honey.

Details

Title
Methylglyoxal in Manuka Honey – Correlation with Antibacterial Properties
Author
Atrott, J; Henle, T
Pages
S163-S165
Publication year
2009
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)
ISSN
12121800
e-ISSN
18059317
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English; Czech; Slovak
ProQuest document ID
2507350797
Copyright
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