Naslov (eng)

Probiotic and prebiotic properties of honey: a review

Autor

Baltić, Tatjana
Đorđević, Vesna
Ćirić, Jelena
Velebit, Branko
Borović, Branka
Simunović, Sara
Branković-Lazić, Ivana

Publisher

Opis (eng)

Honey is widely recognized for its diverse health-promoting properties, including antibacte- rial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic, and bacteriostatic ef- fects. Additionally, it has been effectively utilized in the treatment of wounds and sunburns. The chemical composition of honey comprises a variety of minor bioactive constituents— such as enzymes, minerals, amino acids, polyphenols, and vitamins—alongside major com- ponents predominantly consisting of monosaccharides, namely glucose and fructose. The content of bioactive compounds in honey is largely influenced by the botanical origin of the nectar and the geographical location in which it is produced. Among its numerous health- promoting effects, honey exhibits notable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. In recent years, increasing scientific attention has been directed toward the probi- otic and prebiotic potential of honey. Studies have revealed the presence of lactic acid bacte- ria in honey, which are capable of producing bioactive metabolites that can persist in varying concentrations in mature honey. Additionally, honey contains oligosaccharides—recognized as prebiotic compounds—that promote the growth and activity of probiotic bacteria, while also enhancing their survival during gastrointestinal transit and product storage. Moreover, honey’s antioxidant constituents are believed to play a crucial role as prebiotic agents by pro- tecting and stimulating the viability of probiotic microorganisms. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to present recent scientific findings on the probiotic and prebiotic properties of honey, highlighting its potential as a functional food.

Jezik

engleski

Datum

2025-12-01

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Predmet

Honey, Probiotic, Prebiotic, Functional food

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Institut za higijenu i tehnologiju mesa