Characterization of Selected Honey in South-East Nigeria: Theoretical Translation

Nwoko, C I A; Nkwoada, A U; Ubeh, E O; Njoku, A

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“…Similar studies on the physicochemical composition. as well as the pollen content, of honey samples from Ebonyi State have been conducted by some authors to ascertain the quality and floral sources of the honey samples (Nnamani & Uguru, 2013;Nwoko et al, 2017). Despite the aforementioned studies, there is yet limited knowledge of the physicochemical properties, bee foraged plants and nectar flow from this area.…”

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Evaluation Ofthe Physicochemical Properties and Pollen Content of Honeysamples From Ebonyi State, Nigeria

IKEGBUNAM¹,

OKWU²

2021

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The present study was carried out to determine the pollen content and quality of honey samples sourced from different localities (Onicha, Ivo and Ohaozara) in Ebonyi State in 2017. Physicochemical analyses of the samples were carried out using the official methods of analysis of the Association of Analytical Chemists and the pollen analysis was done using the acetolysis method. The ranges of different parameters are 10.80 -11.72% moisture; 0.00 -0.50% fat; 0.37 -0.52% protein; 0.23 -0.40% ash; 5.00 -10.00% polyphenol; 56.00 -81.20 meq/kg free acidity; 4.0 -4.3 pH; 12.80 -42.67 mg/kg hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF); 47.70 -49.40 mg/100 g fructose; 23.80 -36.90 mg/100 g glucose and 4.18 -5.50% sucrose. The ranges of mineral contents are 3100 -5350 mg/100 g zinc; 48.70 -68.50 mg/100 g calcium; 3.90 -5.50 mg/100 g magnesium; 2.06 -2.97 mg/100 g potassium and 0.30 -0.38 mg/100 g sodium. Evaluation of the physicochemical composition of the honey samples indicated that most of the tested parameters meet international standard, with the exception of free acidity, which recorded values beyond the recommended standard. Palynological study revealed that the honey samples were both monofloral and multifloral. A total of 30 pollen types belonging to 24 families of plants were recorded in the study. Important honey plants that were identified in this study include Elaeis guineensis, Syzygium guineense, Alchornea cordifolia and Nauclea latifolia etc.

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Evaluation Ofthe Physicochemical Properties and Pollen Content of Honeysamples From Ebonyi State, Nigeria

IKEGBUNAM¹,

OKWU²

2021

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Comparative Analysis of the Mineral Compositions of Honey Samples Collected From the Three Senatorial Districts of Kano State, Nigeria

Yau¹,

Ahmad²,

Hafsat³

2020

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Honey, the unique, natural, liquid sweetening agent is produced by honey bees from the nectar of plants or from honeydew. Honey is also known to have many medicinal applications including antimicrobial, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. The composition of honey may vary due to geographical location, environmental and climatic conditions, plant species, as well as the methods employed during collection and storage of the honey. Honey contains different types of proteins, hormones, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, yeast, as well as organic acids, and principally sugars. This study was conducted in order to analyze and compare the mineral contents of the honey samples collected at the three senatorial districts of Kano state, with three honey samples collected from two local governments each from the three Senatorial Districts of Kano State, Nigeria. The mineral compositions of all the honey samples were determined using flame photometer and atomic absorption spectrophotometer. All the honey samples analyzed were found to be rich in K (247.49 to 251.73 µg/g); Na (137.16 to 147.53 µg/g); Ca (188.57 to 221.32 µg/g); Mg (76.49 to 78.83 µg/g) and Zn (31.15 to 48.92 µg/g), while Fe (6.84 to 14.27 µg/g); Mn (0.08 to 0.13 µg/g); Cu (0.12 to 0.25 µg/g); Ni (0.98 to 1.27 µg/g) and Pb (not detectable to 0.0002 µg/g) were found in smaller concentrations, The mineral compositions of all the honey samples were found to meet the international honey standards, and are therefore suitable for human consumption.

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Characterization of Selected Honey in South-East Nigeria: Theoretical Translation

Abstract: Abstract-With the vast honey bee species producing honey for international export and consumption in

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Evaluation Ofthe Physicochemical Properties and Pollen Content of Honeysamples From Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Evaluation Ofthe Physicochemical Properties and Pollen Content of Honeysamples From Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Comparative Analysis of the Mineral Compositions of Honey Samples Collected From the Three Senatorial Districts of Kano State, Nigeria

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