Identification of Catechol as a New Marker for Detecting Propolis Adulteration

Adulteration of propolis with poplar extract is a serious issue in the bee products market. The aim of this study was to identify marker compounds in adulterated propolis, and examine the transformation of chemical components from poplar buds to propolis. The chemical profiles of poplar extracts and...

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Main Authors: Shuai Huang, Cui-Ping Zhang, George Q. Li, Yue-Yi Sun, Kai Wang, Fu-Liang Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/7/10208