Pyrrolizidine alkaloids and their derived oxides are toxins naturally produced by plants when
they are exposed to stress factors. In particular, the unsaturated pyrrolizidine alkaloids …

Honeybees are the most widespread managed pollinators of our food crops, and a crucial
part of their well-being is a suitable diet. Yet, we do not know how they choose flowers to …

Background Honey is a precious natural product with high nutritional and medicinal value,
which both depend on its botanical origin. However, honey is susceptible to adulteration and …

Honey botanical origin is a parameter affecting its market price as certain origins are related
to special organoleptic properties or potential health benefits attracting consumers' attention …

Honey is a widely consumed commodity featuring beneficial nutritional properties resulting
in a high market price. Therefore, honey is a target of fraudulent practices and analytical …

(1) Background: Citrus honey constitutes a unique monofloral honey characterized by a
distinctive aroma and unique taste. The non-targeted chemical analysis can provide pivotal …

Pine and blossom honey have different levels of consumer appeal. To avoid fraud and
adulteration, it is important to distinguish between the two types of honey. The identification …

Due to the importance of the authentication of the botanical and geographical origin of
honey, this document is focused on the use of phenols as potential chemical markers in an …

Food authentication, including the differentiation of geographical or botanical origin, or
method of production ie organic vs. conventional farming as well as the detection of food …

Pancreatic lipase (PNLIP, EC 3.1. 1.3) plays a pivotal role in the digestion of dietary lipids, a
metabolic pathway directly related to obesity. One of the effective strategies in obesity …