RT Journal Article
T1 Effect of thermal liquefaction on quality, chemical composition and antibiofilm activity against multiresistant human pathogens of crystallized eucalyptus honey
A1 Villacrés Granda, Irina
A1 Proaño, Adrián
A1 Coello, Dayana
A1 Debut, Alexis
A1 Vizuete, Karla
A1 Ballesteros Redondo, María Isabel
A1 Granda Albuja, Genoveva
A1 Rosero Mayanquer, Hugo
A1 Battino, Maurizio
A1 Giampieri, Francesca
A1 Álvarez Suárez, José M.
AB Thermal liquefaction is a conventional method used by beekeepers to liquefy crystallized honey. However, an abusive use of heat may affect its quality, chemical composition and bioactivity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of thermal liquefaction on the quality, chemical composition and antibiofilm properties of eucalyptus honey. Thermal liquefaction (at 45 and 60 ◦C) did not affect the honey’s quality; however, a significant reduction in the reducing capacity, total phenolic content and hydrogen peroxide content was observed. At 60 ◦C, a significant reduction in the honey’s ability to inhibit biofilm formation was observed in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as a reduction in its ability to remove preformed biofilms in both Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Structural changes in biofilm architecture caused by honey were not affected by thermal treatment. Therefore, we recommend liquefaction at 45 ◦C as the most convenient for honey liquefaction without affecting its characteristics.
PB Elsevier
SN 0308-8146
YR 2021
FD 2021-07-02
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/4817
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/4817
LA eng
NO Universidad de Las Americas (UDLA), Quito, Ecuador
DS Docta Complutense
RD 16 may 2024