Different processing or storage conditions are able to
change the compositionof honey,modifying its antimicrobial activity.
For example, Chen and colleagues [22] observed a decrease in
antibacterial and antifungal activity in processed honey (heat to
45 ◦C for 8 h), while Elbanna and colleages [23] shown a decrease
in antibacterial activity for honeys stored at room temperature for
12 and 24 months and also in autoclaved honeys. The great variability
of information about the antimicrobial honey compounds
may be attributed to differences in both botanical and geographical
origins, and consequently to the chemical composition