<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> The aim of this work was to determine the content of 22 macro- and microelements in ten raw Serbian propolis samples which differ in geographical and botanical origin as well as in polluted agent contents by atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES). The macroelements were more common and present Ca content was the highest while Na content the lowest. Among the studied essential trace elements Fe was the most common element. The levels of toxic elements (Pb, Cd, As and Hg) were also analyzed, since they were possible environmental contaminants that could be transferred into propolis products for human consumption. As and Hg were not detected in any of the analyzed samples but a high level of Pb (2.0-9.7 mg/kg) was detected and only selected portions of raw propolis could be used to produce natural medicines and dietary supplements for humans. Obtained results were statistically analyzed, and the examined samples showed a wide range of element content.</p></abstract>

The aim of this work was to determine the content of 22 macro- and microelements in ten raw Serbian propolis samples which differ in geographical and botanical origin as well as in polluted agent contents by atomic emission spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES). The macroelements were more common and present Ca content was the highest while Na content the lowest. Among the studied essential trace elements Fe was the most common element. The levels of toxic elements (Pb, Cd, As and Hg) were also analyzed, since they were possible environmental contaminants that could be transferred into propolis products for human consumption. As and Hg were not detected in any of the analyzed samples but a high level of Pb (2.0-9.7 mg/kg) was detected and only selected portions of raw propolis could be used to produce natural medicines and dietary supplements for humans. Obtained results were statistically analyzed, and the examined samples showed a wide range of element content.

Mineral Composition of Selected Serbian Propolis Samples

Journal of Apicultural Science

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The aim of this work was to determine the content of 22 macro- and microelements in ten raw Serbian propolis samples which differ in geographical and botanical...

Mineral Composition of Selected Serbian Propolis Samples

Article Category: Original paper

Published Online: Jun 16, 2017

Page range: 5 - 15

Received: Apr 09, 2015

Accepted: Dec 30, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jas-2017-0001

Keywords
bioindicator, elements propolis, ICP-OES determination

© by Snezana Tosic

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Mineral Composition of Selected Serbian Propolis Samples

Article Category: Original paper

Published Online: Jun 16, 2017

Page range: 5 - 15

Received: Apr 09, 2015

Accepted: Dec 30, 2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jas-2017-0001

Keywordsbioindicator, elements propolis, ICP-OES determination

© by Snezana Tosic

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
bioindicator, elements propolis, ICP-OES determination