Standards Propolis Quality
Propolis from several locations in portugal, including islands, was fully characterized in terms of physicochemical properties, phenolic composition and antioxidant activity, enabling the establishment of quality standards. color, frequently used as a commercial parameter, standards propolis quality was accessed by the first time in propolis with the cielab system, and. Propolis is a mixture of substances used by bees to defend the hive. this protection concerns filling cavities in the walls of the hive, reducing the entrance during cold days, and also mummifying the demanded intruders, thus preventing their decay []. this explains why propolis is also known as bee glue []. the word, propolis, is greek in origin and means at the entrance to the city [3,4]. A Proposal For Physicochemical Standards And Antioxidant Valueadded Products From Beekeeping Chapter 5 The necessity of a quality standard for propolis is obvious. ideally, a quality standard should propose methods that are fas...