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Chemical composition and characteristics of honey and propolis

Honey represents a sweet, thick juice produced by honeybees from floral nectar or honeydew. Honey contents fructose and glucose in the largest amounts. Except glucose and fructose, in it is basic composition honey content water, organic acids, proteins, vitamins and minerals. The most important characteristics and specific weight, viscosity, color, taste and aroma. According to its origin, two types of honey can be distinguished: nectar honey and honey dewed. Furthermore, honey is classified to mountain and field according to geographic origin, and according to botanic origin to monofloral and polyfloral. Propolis is a healthy prooduct, resinous, yellow or dark brown, with a weak smell that honey bees ( Apis melifera L. ) collect from buds and tree barks. Propolis consists herbal resin, wax, ethereal oils, vitamins and microelements. Propolis shows antibacterial, antivirus and antimicrobial effect. It also helps in preventing of carcinogenic diseases and stimulates immune system. The area where it is used the most is apitherapy.

honey; propolis; chemical structure; characteristics of honey and propolis; nutritional value of honey.

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