Table 1.
Samples of Brazilian propolis, corresponding types, and contents (%) of total phenols and tannins (as determined by the method of BSA precipitation/colorimetry).
| Municipality (state) | Propolis type | Total phenols | Tannins | Tannins/total phenols |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| União da Vitória (Paraná) | Brown | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.18 |
| Brown | 4.0 | 0.6 | 0.15 | |
| Salitre (Ceará) | Brown | 6.5 | 1.0 | 0.15 |
| Paraibuna (São Paulo) | Green | 10.6 | 2.1 | 0.20 |
| Arcos (Minas Gerais) | Green | 17.8 | 2.3 | 0.13 |
| Esmeralda (Minas Gerais) | Green | 25.5 | 3.6 | 0.14 |
| Viçosa (Minas Gerais) | Green | 19.5 | 3.6 | 0.18 |
| Maceió (Alagoas) | Red | 14.6 | 4.1 | 0.28 |