Food-grade delivery systems of Brazilian propolis from Apis mellifera: From chemical composition to bioactivities in vivo

Author(s)

Franchin, Marcelo ; Saliba, Ana Sofia Martelli Chaib ; Sartori, Alan Giovanini de Oliveira ; Neto, Sebastiao Orestes Pereira ; Benso, Bruna ; Ikegaki, Masaharu ; Wang, Kai ; Alencar, Severino Matias de ; Granato, Daniel

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Food Chemistry; v. 432, p. 14-pg., 2024-01-30.

Abstract

Brazilian propolis from Apis mellifera is widely studied worldwide due to its unique chemical composition and biological properties, such as antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory. However, although many countries produce honey, another bee product, the consumption of propolis as a functional ingredient is linked to hydroethanolic extract. Hence, other food uses of propolis still have to be incorporated into food systems. Assuming that propolis is a rich source of flavonoids and is regarded as a food-grade ingredient for food and pharmaceutical applications, this review provides a theoretical and practical basis for optimising the bioactive properties of Brazilian propolis, encompassing the extraction processes and incorporating its bioactive compounds in the delivery systems for food applications. Overall, pharmacotechnical resources can optimise the extraction and enhance the chemical stability of phenolic compounds to ensure the bioactivity of food formulations. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 19/11248-0 - Production of Brazilian red propolis microcapsules for use as a natural preservative and development of functional foods: characterization, bioaccessibility and epithelial transport through Caco-2 cells
• Grantee: Severino Matias de Alencar
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 19/17721-9 - The role of Chemistry in holobiont adaptation
• Grantee: Roberto Gomes de Souza Berlinck
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 19/17426-7 - Change of isoflavonoid pattern in Brazilian red propolis after dynamic gastrointestinal digestion and transport by Caco-2 cells
• Grantee: Severino Matias de Alencar
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research