Characterization of Sidr (Ziziphus spp.) Honey from Different Geographical Origins

The current investigation was conducted to assess the melissopalynological, physicochemical, and biochemical properties, antimicrobial antioxidant activities as well total phenolic flavonoid contents of 794 Sidr honey samples collected from Saudi market that had been imported 12 different countries. Testing countries showed levels growth suppression observed against five drug resistant bacterial strains. pathogenic strains were Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus mutans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa. activity which varied according origin honey. comparative study honeys revealed a strong correlation between polyphenol significant radical scavenging in particular Egyptian Arabian honeys. melissopalynological physicochemical properties complied with recommendations WHO Codex Alimentarius, European Union standards for quality, Gulf Technical Regulation on (GSO 147:2008-Standards Store-GCC Standardization Organization). It concluded geographical areas has capacity suppress bacteria perform activities.