US EditionAustralian Stingless Bee Honey Cleared for Sale After Tests Confirm Potent Antimicrobial Properties
- University of Sydney researchers led by Dr. Kenya Fernandes published a study showing native Australian stingless bee honey has antimicrobial properties against pathogens.
- The study demonstrated that antimicrobial properties are uniform among all sugarbag honey samples and remain effective even following exposure to heat and extended periods of storage.
- Although the hives produce limited quantities of honey due to their low-maintenance nature, regulatory clearance granted last year by the national food safety authority opens the door to commercial opportunities.
- Dr. Fernandes highlighted that as antimicrobial resistance becomes an increasing concern in medicine, stingless bee honey may serve as a useful supplement or even an alternative to traditional synthetic antibiotics.
- This research suggests that stingless bee honey offers a promising natural solution for drug-resistant infections and may support future therapeutic development.
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Honey from native stingless bee may help tackle antibiotic...
Last Updated on June 24, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Australian researchers have found that honey made by native stingless bees possesses distinctive antimicrobial qualities, offering new hope in the fight against the worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance. Known locally as “sugarbag” honey, honey from three species, such as Austroplebeia australis, […] The post Honey from native stingless bee may help tackle antibiotic resist…
Honey from Australian Stingless Bees Has Unique Antimicrobial Properties, Study Shows
In new research, scientists evaluated the antimicrobial properties and chemical profiles of honey produced by the Australian stingless bee species: Tetragonula carbonaria, Tetragonula hockingsi, and Austroplebeia australis.
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