Use of propolis in foods and its protective properties

Propolis is a natural mixture of saliva, enzymes and plant secretions which collected by bees from various plants used for protection hives against external fac-tors. Biological activities chemical composition propolis may vary accor-ding to the sources, location time, it contains phenolic compo-unds, aromatic acids, essen-tial oils, minerals vita-mins. has been in traditional medicine therapeutic pur-poses, potential as preservative foods. have protective effects such reducing microbial growth oxidation, pre-venting fungus, rotting weight loss, maintaining product stability exten-ding shelf life meat, po-ultry, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruits fruit juices during storage. However, propolis's unique odor taste alter sensory quality foods that effect its use food industry ne-gatively.