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How Honey Kills Bacteria?
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June 04, 2020
The broad-spectrum antibacterial activity of honey is multifactorial in nature. Hydrogen peroxide and high osmolarity—honey consists of 80% (w/v) of sugars—are the only well-characterized antibacterial factors in honey. Recently, high concentrations of the antibacterial compound methylglyoxal (MGO) were found specifically in Manuka honey, derived from the Manuka tree.
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