Assessing Rubus honey value: Pollen and phenolic compounds content and antibacterial capacity

► First report on Rubus honey chemical characterisation and antibacterial activity. ► p-Coumaric and ellagic acids are the major determined phenolic compounds. ► Bacillus cereus and Proteus mirabilis are the most sensitive microorganisms. ► Kaempferol content, colour and Rubus pollen in samples are correlated.