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Review
. 2023 Apr 14;12(8):1654.
doi: 10.3390/plants12081654.

Review on Propolis Applications in Food Preservation and Active Packaging

Narimane Segueni  1   2 , Naima Boutaghane  3 , Syeda Tasmia Asma  4 , Nuri Tas  4 , Ulas Acaroz  4   5   6 , Damla Arslan-Acaroz  5   7   8 , Syed Rizwan Ali Shah  9 , Hoda A Abdellatieff  10 , Salah Akkal  11 , Rocío Peñalver  12 , Gema Nieto  12
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Review on Propolis Applications in Food Preservation and Active Packaging

Narimane Segueni et al. Plants (Basel). .

Abstract

Propolis is a natural hive product collected by honeybees from different plants and trees. The collected resins are then mixed with bee wax and secretions. Propolis has a long history of use in traditional and alternative medicine. Propolis possesses recognized antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Both properties are characteristics of food preservatives. Moreover, most propolis components, in particular flavonoids and phenolic acids, are natural constituents of food. Several studies suggest that propolis could find use as a natural food preservative. This review is focused on the potential application of propolis in the antimicrobial and antioxidant preservation of food and its possible application as new, safe, natural, and multifunctional material in food packaging. In addition, the possible influence of propolis and its used extracts on the sensory properties of food is also discussed.

Keywords: antimicrobial; antioxidant; food preservative; packaging; propolis; sensory properties.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Effect of propolis on fruit juice.
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Effect of propolis on meat.
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Benefits of propolis in food packaging.
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