Thin-layer chromatography in the authenticity testing of bee-products

J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2022 Jan 1:1188:123068. doi: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2021.123068. Epub 2021 Nov 27.

Abstract

Quality control, nutritional value and the monitoring of hazardous residues in honey bee- products have become major topics for both producers and consumers. Due to its potential role in human health, bee-products rich in bioactive compounds are becoming increasingly popular. This review aims to provide an overview of thin-layer chromatography methods used in quality control,authenticity testing and chemical profiling of bee-products in order to help scientists engaged in the field of bee-products chemistry to utilize the advantages of this technique in the detection and elimination of fraudulent practices in bee-product manufacturing. Recently, hyphenation of thin-layer chromatography, image analysis and chemometrics support bee-products analysisbysimultaneousdeterminationofanalytes with different detection principles, identification of individual bioactive compounds as well as structure elucidation of compounds. Highlighted opportunities of thin-layer chromatography could encourage further investigations that would lead to improvements in the detection and elimination of marketing fraudulent practices.

Keywords: Authenticity testing; Chemometrics; Honeybees’ products; Quality control; Thin-layer chromatography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bees / metabolism*
  • Biological Products* / analysis
  • Biological Products* / chemistry
  • Biological Products* / standards
  • Chromatography, Thin Layer / methods*
  • Honey* / analysis
  • Honey* / standards
  • Pollen / chemistry
  • Propolis* / analysis
  • Propolis* / chemistry
  • Propolis* / standards
  • Quality Control

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Propolis