@article{Luo2026, 
author = {Yiming Luo and Liuwei Zhao and Xianbiao Jiang and Quanmao Liao and Xinyue Bi and Miao Wang and Suzhen Qi and Liming Wu and Qiangqiang Li},
title = {Characterization of a distinctive marker for monofloral honey of Bauhinia championii (Benth.) Benth. by combining untargeted, and targeted mass spectrometry analyses},
year = {2026},
journal = {Food Science and Human Wellness},
volume = {15},
number = {2},
pages = {9250346},
keywords = {Bauhinia championii (Benth.) Benth, Monofloral honey, Characteristics, 4,7,8-Trimethoxydibenzo[b,d]furan-3-ol, Untargeted and targeted mass spectrometrya},
url = {https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/FSHW.2024.9250346},
doi = {10.26599/FSHW.2024.9250346},
abstract = {The monofloral honey derived from Bauhinia championii (Benth.) Benth. (MH-Bc) possesses significant nutritional and bioactive value, making it highly suitable for commercial exploitation. However, the poorly defined characteristics and unknown composition have hindered MH-Bc product development. In this study, we employed a combination of untargeted and targeted mass spectrometry analyses to characterize MH-Bc honey. As a result, 4,7,8-trimethoxydibenzo[b,d]furan-3-ol (TDBF) was identified as a robust chemical marker for distinguishing MH-Bc from other types of honey. This specific marker was detected in both MH-Bc and the Bc plant but was absent in other honey varieties. Furthermore, a targeted mass spectrometry quantitative method was developed and validated to accurately determine the content of TDBF in honey samples. Overall, the presence of TDBF serves as a discerning indicator for future commercial MH-Bc products.}
}