Review article

Polyphenolic Profiling of Croatian Propolis and Wine

Marica Medić-Šarić ; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, A. Kovačića 1, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Mirza Bojić ; Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, A. Kovačića 1, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Vesna Rastija ; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Kralja Petra Svačića 1d, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
Josipa Cvek ; Agency for Medicinal Products and Devices of Croatia, Ksaverska cesta 4, HR-10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Polyphenols are ubiquitous natural compounds that show chemopreventive, cytostatic, immunomodulatory, bacteriostatic/bactericidal, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and many other pharmacological activities. Propolis, wine and many medicinal plants used in everyday life as functional food present rich sources of polyphenols. In this paper we focus on their production, chemical analysis (spectrophotometry, HPLC, HPTLC, GC/MS, etc.) of flavonoids and phenolic acids, all of which enable authentication and geographical traceability of propolis and wine. This represents the basis for quality control and regulatory framework for any dietary supplement claiming to have beneficial health effectiveness.

Keywords

flavonoids; propolis; wine; geographical traceability

Hrčak ID:

104706

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/104706

Publication date:

28.6.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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