Evaluation of mineral composition, phenolic content, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, and health risk assessment of Moroccan honeys

Tutun H., Aglagane A., SEVİN S., Aluc Y., Demirağ M. S., YİPEL M., ...Daha Fazla

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, cilt.148, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 148
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jfca.2025.108267
  • Dergi Adı: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Analytical Abstracts, BIOSIS, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, CAB Abstracts, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Antioxidant capacity, Bioactive compounds, Food safety, Heavy metals, Nutritional quality, Polyphenols
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study provides an evaluation of Moroccan honeys, focusing on their total phenolic content (TPC), antioxidant capacity (DPPH assay), elemental composition (ICP-OES), antibacterial properties (agar well diffusion), and associated health risks (estimated daily intake and target hazard quotient models). A total of 24 honey samples were collected from diverse regions in Morocco, with particular emphasis on the underexplored Daraa-Tafilalet region. The total phenolic content ranged from 47.8 to 317 mg GAE 100 g–1, correlating strongly with antioxidant activity (DPPH), which varied between 5.59 and 43.3 mg AAE 100 g–1. Essential elements, including magnesium, iron, and zinc, were predominant, while non-essential elements like tin and aluminum showed variable concentrations. Interestingly, heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and cobalt were below the detection limit in all 24 analyzed honey samples. Health risk assessments, based on estimated daily intake (EDI) and target hazard quotients (THQ), indicated no significant carcinogenic or non-carcinogenic risks associated with Moroccan honey consumption. Antibacterial analyses revealed efficacy against gram-negative strains such as Salmonella Typhimurium and Klebsiella pneumoniae, particularly at higher concentrations, but no activity was observed against gram-positive strains. These findings highlight the nutritional and therapeutic potential of Moroccan honeys and underscore the need for sustainable practices to preserve their unique properties.