and its levels were found to correlate positively with the UMF. Identification of phenolic compounds in honey may be important for the production of new antimicrobials, and therefore the analysis of the phenolic profile of active honeys should be encouraged. Combinations of polyphenols may be more effective, as they may act synergistically to inhibit microbial growth, or structural alteration of individual polyphenols can be employed to enhance antimicrobial activity.