Physicochemical and bioactive properties of Apis and stingless bee (Meliponini) honey from Brazilian Caatinga

Since the composition of honey varies with species bee as well flowering and geographical aspects, this study aimed to evaluate physicochemical bioactive properties Apisand stingless bees’honey from Brazilian Caatinga. Samples different Apis mellifera L.Meliponini (Melipona subnitida, Frieseomellita varia, Melipona mandacaia, Plebeia sp.) L.werecollected producersin state Rio Grande do Norte. Honey A. bees showed differences in some parameters, especially moisture, free acidity, HMF, water activity, sugars electric conductivity. There were no color between honeys bees. Honeys fromPlebeia sp., F. varia higher antioxidant capacity followed by fromM. mandacaia M. subnitida. Flavonoids had little influence on differentiation activities bees, while opposite occurred phenolic content, where highest levels also capacity.