Science Behind
New Zealand Propolis

Propolis from each country has a diverse range of compounds. Globally, there more than 180 different chemicals in propolis with floral type determining the composition for each country. As not all propolis is the same, scientists look at propolis from different regions to compare their properties.
New Zealand propolis has been widely researched due to unique New Zealand environment.

New Zealand’s plants and trees are exposed to high ultraviolet concentration requiring them to produce elevated concentrations of bioactive compounds to protect themselves. Consequently, New Zealand CAPE-rich propolis has become of great interest to researchers.

In summary New Zealand Propolis have been found to contain:

+ high concentrations of Phenolic Acids and Flavonoids

+ Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE),
a key Phenolic compound intensively researched by the world’s medical and
scientific community

+ six flavonoids in the largest concentration of any propolis worldwide -
our test results demonstrate at least 200mg per 1 ml of propolis liquid.

+ CAPE and the six flavonoids working synergistically in propolis matrix to
elevate health outcomes for users

Flavonoid Composition
Comparison of Propolis from different geographical areas

Flavanoid Composition of propolis in different countries - new zealand is superior

Source: S. Kumazawa et al. / Food Chemistry 84 (2004) 329–339

Testing results for flavonoid levels in propolis samples from different geographical locations demonstrated New Zealand propolis has the highest total level of 5 major flavonoids.

comparison by country table of 5 flavanoids in propolis.png

So what are the health benefits of different compounds found in propolis?

Propolis Properties varies based on the location it originates in

CAPE
(Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester)

Studies demonstrated
New Zealand propolis contains exceptionally high levels of beneficial flavonoids and phenol acids and esters in comparison to other countries.
In particular, caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is found at high levels compared to other countries:

Source: Peng et al, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, 2006

Since 1988 numerous scientific papers have been published showing the health benefits of CAPE.

CAPE in Propolis is
more bioavailable

Professor Hiroshi Maruta

Benefits of CAPE
Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester

CAPE is a natural bioactive compound. It naturally occurs in some plants and can be acquired from propolis. Since 1988 numerous scientific papers have been published showing the health benefits of CAPE.
Researchers have shown CAPE to be one of the key compounds responsible for propolis’s health properties.

ACTIVITIES OF CAPE