Characterization of total phenol and flavonoid contents, colour, functional properties from honey samples with different floral origins

Honey has long been used as a food and reported to have potential health benefits. In this work, total phenol content, colour antioxidant hepatoprotective activities of honey samples different floral origins from the State Hidalgo, Mexico were explored using in vitro assays. Hepatoprotective activity was measured by inhibitition β-glucuronidase; gastroprotective determined inhibition urease; evaluated 2,2'-Azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) methods. All parameters showed significant differences (p<0.05) among samples. The phenolic content ranged 18.02 102.77 mg GAE 100 g-1. extra light amber dark amber. Inhibition β-glucuronidase 23.70% 36.00%, while urease between 7.64% 63.80%. ABTS 44.68 441.56 AAE g-1, DPPH ranging 35.64 573.06 contained bioactive compounds displayed functional properties; therefore, honeys region offer attractive characteristics for their use industry.