Latest Advances in Beehive Products
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 243
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bee products; processing; high-value utilization
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Interests: bee products; flavor; nutrition; lipid metabolism; molecular interaction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bee products, such as honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and beeswax, have long been valued for their nutritional and medicinal properties. These natural substances are rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, peptides, and enzymes, which exhibit antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activities. With the increasing consumer demand for natural and functional foods, bee products have gained significant attention in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. However, the processing methods, stability, and bioavailability of these bioactive compounds represent critical challenges in maximizing their health benefits.
This Special Issue will highlight recent advances in the processing, characterization, and functional evaluation of bee products. We welcome original research and review articles focusing on innovative extraction and processing techniques, quality control, bioactive compound identification, and the assessment of their biological activities through in vitro and in vivo studies. Additionally, studies exploring the application of bee products in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics are encouraged.
By bringing together cutting-edge research articles, this Special Issue will promote a deeper understanding of bee products and their potential to enhance human health and well-being.
Dr. Xiaoming Fang
Dr. Xiangxin Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bee products (honey, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, beeswax)
- bioactive compounds
- processing techniques
- bioactive compounds
- processing techniques
- functional evaluation
- antioxidant and antimicrobial activity
- in vitro and in vivo studies
- nutraceutical applications
- cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses
- quality and safety assessment
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