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View article: Integrated Spectroscopic Analysis of Wild Beers: Molecular Composition and Antioxidant Properties
Integrated Spectroscopic Analysis of Wild Beers: Molecular Composition and Antioxidant Properties Open
Wild ales represent a diverse category of spontaneously fermented beers, influenced by complex microbial populations and variable ingredients. This study employed an integrated metabolomic profiling approach combining proton nuclear magnet…
View article: Weiss or Wit: Chemical Profiling of Wheat Beers via NMR-Based Metabolomics
Weiss or Wit: Chemical Profiling of Wheat Beers via NMR-Based Metabolomics Open
Wheat beers, including Witbier, Hefeweizen, and Weizenbock, are known for their unique sensory profiles, which are shaped by the combination of ingredients, fermentation conditions, and brewing methods. In this study, we used nuclear magne…
View article: Metabolomic Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Insights into Wine and Grape Ale Maturation
Metabolomic Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Insights into Wine and Grape Ale Maturation Open
The chemical profiles of young and mature wines produced from three grape varieties Merlot, Mavrud, and Sauvignon blanc were analyzed using 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and advanced statistical methods. Furthermore, gra…
View article: Metabolic Profiling and Stable Isotope Analysis of Wines: Pilot Study for Cross-Border Authentication
Metabolic Profiling and Stable Isotope Analysis of Wines: Pilot Study for Cross-Border Authentication Open
Globalization and free market dynamics have significantly impacted state economies, particularly in the wine industry. These forces have introduced greater diversity in wine products but have also heightened the risk of food fraud, especia…
View article: From Vine to Vintage: NMR Metabolomics of Young and Mature Wine and Grape Ale
From Vine to Vintage: NMR Metabolomics of Young and Mature Wine and Grape Ale Open
The chemical profiles of young and mature wines produced from three grape varieties Merlot, Mavrud and Sauvignon blanc were analyzed using 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and advanced statistical methods. Moreover, grape a…
View article: Metabolite Profiling of Conifer Needles: Tracing Pollution and Climate Effects
Metabolite Profiling of Conifer Needles: Tracing Pollution and Climate Effects Open
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, understanding the intricate relationship between plant metabolites, pollution stress, and climatic conditions is of paramount importance. This study aimed to conduct a comprehensive analy…
View article: The Chemical Composition of Scaptotrigona mexicana Honey and Propolis Collected in Two Locations: Similarities and Differences
The Chemical Composition of Scaptotrigona mexicana Honey and Propolis Collected in Two Locations: Similarities and Differences Open
The chemical composition of stingless bee honey and propolis depends on the plant sources they are derived from, and thus reflects the flora available in the vicinity of the hives, the preferences of the bee species, and the climate (altit…
View article: Chemical Composition of <em>Scaptotrigona mexicana</em> Honey and Propolis Collected in Two Locations: Similarities and Differences
Chemical Composition of <em>Scaptotrigona mexicana</em> Honey and Propolis Collected in Two Locations: Similarities and Differences Open
The chemical composition of stingless bee honey and propolis depends on the plant sources they are derived from, and thus reflects the flora available in the vicinity of the hives, the preference of the bee species, and the climate (altitu…
View article: Chemical Profiling of Wines Produced in Bulgaria and Distinction from International Grape Varieties
Chemical Profiling of Wines Produced in Bulgaria and Distinction from International Grape Varieties Open
Distinguishing the botanical and geographical origin of wine is important to prevent wine adulteration and to determine its quality. The combined use of 1H NMR profiling and chemometrics allows the quantification of 31 common or…
View article: Assessment of the botanical origin of Bulgarian honey samples using melissopalynological, DNA barcoding and NMR analyses
Assessment of the botanical origin of Bulgarian honey samples using melissopalynological, DNA barcoding and NMR analyses Open
Polyfloral honey samples from Bulgaria were subject to parallel analyses of their botanical origin and composition using traditional melissopalynology, DNA barcoding based on the plastid rbcL gene and NMR analysis. The obtained datasets we…
View article: Optical Rotation—A Reliable Parameter for Authentication of Honey?
Optical Rotation—A Reliable Parameter for Authentication of Honey? Open
The controversial question of whether optical rotation data can be used to distinguish floral from honeydew honey was investigated. Specific optical rotation angles were determined for 41 honey samples, including floral, honeydew, and adul…
View article: In Vitro Multiplication and NMR Fingerprinting of Rare Veronica caucasica M. Bieb
In Vitro Multiplication and NMR Fingerprinting of Rare Veronica caucasica M. Bieb Open
Micropropagation of rare Veronica caucasica M. Bieb. was achieved by successful in vitro cultivation of mono-nodal segments on MS medium supplemented with 1.0 mg L–1 6-benzylaminopurine (BA) and then transferring the regenerated plants on …
View article: A Preliminary Study of Chemical Profiles of Honey, Cerumen, and Propolis of the African Stingless Bee Meliponula ferruginea
A Preliminary Study of Chemical Profiles of Honey, Cerumen, and Propolis of the African Stingless Bee Meliponula ferruginea Open
Recently, the honey and propolis of stingless bees have been attracting growing attention because of their health-promoting properties. However, studies on these products of African Meliponini are still very scarce. In this preliminary stu…
View article: NMR Profiling of North Macedonian and Bulgarian Honeys for Detection of Botanical and Geographical Origin
NMR Profiling of North Macedonian and Bulgarian Honeys for Detection of Botanical and Geographical Origin Open
Bulgaria and North Macedonia have a long history of the production and use of honey; however, there is an obvious lack of systematic and in-depth research on honey from both countries. The oak honeydew honey is of particular interest, as i…
View article: Veronica austriaca L. Extract and Arbutin Expand Mature Double TNF-α/IFN-γ Neutrophils in Murine Bone Marrow Pool
Veronica austriaca L. Extract and Arbutin Expand Mature Double TNF-α/IFN-γ Neutrophils in Murine Bone Marrow Pool Open
Plants from the Veronica genus are used across the world as traditional remedies. In the present study, extracts from the aerial part of the scarcely investigated Veronica austriaca L., collected from two habitats in Bulgaria—the Balkan Mo…