04/10/2026
Antioxidants play an important role in maintaining cellular balance by neutralizing free radicals and may contribute to the prevention of oxidative-stress-related chronic diseases. However, antioxidant capacity alone does not define the biological value of honey.
An optimal honey may instead be characterized by a balanced combination of complementary bioactive compounds, including antioxidants, flavonoids, phenolics, and antimicrobial constituents. Hence, we place particular importance on customized bee-feeding strategies, the controlled use of different honey sources within beekeeping, and cave-aging methods.
Our objective is to explore whether these carefully designed processes can help create a more balanced spectrum of beneficial properties within a single jar.
Ref : Evaluating the quality, physicochemical properties, and biological activities of Centauri® honey from Turkey. Food Bioscience, 62, 105028.
