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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15414/2020.9788055222769

Леонора Адамчук, Ян Бріндза, Катерина Липко ‒ Медові напої

HONEY DRINKS

Leonora Adamchuk, Jan Brindza
Kateryna Lypko

Honey as a multi-component substance made by honey bees is a
carbohydrate source and contains flavonoid compounds that act as
antioxidants and may have ergogenic properties. As an ancient activity in
Ukraine, using honey in the production of honey drinks has a long and varied
history. Despite its very long tradition, only a few honey drink recipes have
been preserved, so this study aims at valorizing honey-based beverages from
Ukraine. Honey use in the nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverage category is
diverse, performing flavor, functional, and wellness roles. Moreover, some of
the accessed physicochemical parameters of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.)
tea with honey including pH, total dissolved solids, and antioxidant activity
were measured in the study and the results showed increased acidity,
electrical conductivity, and total mineralization of tea with honey that may
indicate an improvement in the biological value of beverages when using
honey.

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