Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Hovenia () Monofloral Honey Produced in South Korea.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of Hovenia () monofloral honey produced in Korea. To produce Hovenia monofloral honey, Hovenia trees were surrounded by a net house, and honeybees were breed there over a 20-day period. Hovenia monofloral honey contained more than 95% of Hovenia pollen and showed physicochemical properties in agreement with the international honey standard (Codex).