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- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ2Optimizing microwave drying parameters for rhododendron bee pollen: effects on antioxidant potential, polyphenols, and proteins
Kutlu, Naciye; Gercek, Yusuf Can; Ecem Bayram, Nesrin
Monofloral Rhododendron spp. bee pollen is a remarkable bee product due to its functional components as well as its potential pharmacological effects. In this study, Rhododendron spp. bee pollen was dried by the microwave method as an alternative to the conventional drying method. Different combinations of microwave powers (140, 210 and 280 W) and sample weights (10, 20 and 30 g) applied during microwave drying (MWD) were determined by Central Composite Design. Drying time, total protein, total carotenoid, total phenolic-flavonoid compounds, and proanthocyanidin yields of dried pollen were determined and antioxidant activity tests (CUPRAC and DPPH•) were performed. The analysis results were optimized by response surface methodology (RSM) and the optimum drying conditions were obtained when the microwave power was 280 W and the sample weight was 30 g. The optimal conditions have been established to reduce drying time and enhance the content of bioactive compounds. As a result of optimization, the composite desirability (d) was found to be 0.8. Experimental and predicted values were close to each other. In conclusion, MWD has demonstrated efficacy as a drying technique by significantly reducing drying time while maintaining and enhancing the yields of bioactive compounds in monofloral Rhododendron spp. bee pollen. In comparison to conventional techniques, the application of MWD in the drying process of monofloral Rhododendron spp. bee pollen is demonstrably more efficient and sustainable.
- MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ2Vitamin, mineral, polyphenol, amino acid profile of bee pollen from Rhododendron ponticum (source of “mad honey”): nutritional and palynological approach
Ecem Bayram, Nesrin
In this study, it was aimed to characterize the pollen collected by bees from the Rhododenron ponticum plant, which is the source of mad honey, in terms of some parameters. In the first stage, the botanical origin of the sample was confirmed by palynological analysis supported by light microscopic images. Then, the chemical profile of Rhododenron ponticum bee pollen was examined in terms of 31 elements, 42 amino acids, 33 phenolics and vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B12, C, E, K1 and K2. The total individual phenolic compound content of Rhododendron ponticum bee pollen was determined as 11928.23 µg/100 g, total element content as 13997.75 mg/kg, total free amino acid content as 149466.11 µg/g and total vitamin content as 20509.37 µg/100 g. In addition, it was characterized by a low content of vitamin A (retinol), B7, B12, K2, as well as a deficiency of vitamin K1. As a result of analysis with LC-MS-MS, it was found that it contains L-asparagine and myricetin in a significantly higher concentration compared to other amino acids and phenolic compounds. However, the presence of phenolic compounds (myricetin, epicatechin, tyrosol etc.) and amino acids (L-asparagine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, L- Tryptophan etc.) with significant biological activity indicates that this product is a bee product with high medicinal properties. Moreover, the significant presence of Mg, P, Fe and Ca, high K/Na ratio, vitamin C, B2, B5 and B6 content makes bee pollen collected from Rhododendron ponticum plant attractive for diets.
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