Functional Properties of Brazilian Propolis: From Chemical Composition Until the Market
Andresa A. Berretta, Caroline Arruda, Felipe Galeti Miguel, Nathalia Baptista, Andresa Piacezzi Nascimento, Franciane Marquele- Oliveira, Juliana Issa Hori, Hernane da Silva Barud, Bianca Damaso, César Ramos, Raul Ferreira and Jairo Kenupp Bastos
Abstract
Propolis is a product obtained from resins and exudates of different plants from different regions in order to protect the comb, with peculiar organoleptic, chemicals and biological properties. Considering this, this chapter presents the types of Brazilian propolis as the types available nowadays, their chemical compositions, as well as, some of their important biological properties enabling employing them as important health food, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulation action. Various “in vivo” and clinical trial studies, conducted in different regions, on the safety and dosage of propolis, technologies used to obtain propolis extract, and several innovative presentations of this promising bee product are also presented in this chapter. Finally, this chapter aims to present the regulatory affairs, potential market for propolis around the world, and perspectives for a near future.
* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.