Determination of Antibacterial Efficacy of different varieties of Honey

Since time immemorial, honey has been pivotal in healing a variety of ailments. Apart from simple and complex sugars, honey contains potent antioxidants such as flavonoids, phenolic acids, and ascorbic acid. Hydrogen peroxide which is primarily responsible for the antimicrobial properties of honey, is produced naturally by the enzymatic activity of glucose oxidase. During the process of honey making, the honey bees secrete glucose oxidase. This study highlights the antibacterial efficacy of various types of honey. For the determination of antimicrobial properties agar diffusion assay has been used and the zone of inhibition formed by various types of honey samples have been recorded.