Table 3.
Total phenolic and flavonoid contents of stingless bee honey from West Sumatra
| Sample | Total phenolic content (mg GAE/g) | Total flavonoid content (mg EQ/100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Heterotrigona itama | 59.98±0.72b | 1.51±0.01b |
| Geniotrigona thoracica | 39.98±0.28a | 1.23±0.01a |
| Kelulut matahari | 75.80±1.20c | 1.96±0.02c |
| Apis cerana | 81.02±0.54d | 2.18±0.01d |
Values are presented as mean±SD of three replication.
Different letters in a column (a-d) show a significant difference (P<0.05).
GAE, gallic acid equivalent; EQ, quercetin equivalent.