Phenolic Profile and Antioksidant Activity of Trigona Honey in Bone, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

Introduction: Stingless bee honey has different characteristics from other types of bee honey in termsof colors, tastes, water content, and sugar. Trigona honey is one of the local products in South Sulawesiproduced by stingless bees from Tetragonula species widely known to the public. This study determined thephenol content of trigona honey and its antioxidant activity.Method: The compounds of trigona honey ethanol extract were identified using gas chromatography. Theantioxidant activity of the extract was examined with the DPPH method.Result Content test shows that trigona honey has bioactive compounds, flavonoids, alkaloids, andtriterpenoids. DPPH show to trigona honey 104,25.Conclusion: Trigona honey contains mild antioxidant activity and metabolite compounds such aspolyphenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and triterpenoids. The nutrient activity can reduce blood glucose andincrease insulin plasma.