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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2016, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (20): 57-64.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb16010013

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On Comb Honey

Chen Yao1, Wang Zengli1, Liu Xuetao2, Gu Haike3, Shang Hongzhong3   

  1. (1College of Food Science and Nutritional Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083;2Beijing Dongfeng Nutraceuticals Co., Ltd., Beijing 101200; 3Beijing Radiation Center, Beijing 100875)
  • Received:2016-01-05 Revised:2016-04-08 Accepted:2016-04-25 Online:2016-07-15 Published:2016-07-15

Abstract: In order to summarize the relevant international and domestic researches and production modes of comb honey, and provide academic bases and references for further studies on it, a systematical review of the researches is carried out, and comb honey’s current market conditions are also reported. Comb honey is mainly composed of honey and honeycomb. It is full of nutrients and has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant effect, and can protect cardiovascular system, regulate immune system and so on. In the treatment of clinical diseases, comb honey can be used alone or in combination with other ingredients. However, the research system of comb honey is not formed and the quality standard of comb honey should be improved. There are difficulties in the production process of comb honey, but new food processing technologies might also be applied.