Physicochemical characterization of honey from the West region of México

Abstract

Physicochemical properties of eight samples of Mexican honeys from the West region were measured over 23 parameters, including moisture, water activity, soluble solids, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), ash, electrical conductivity, acidity (free, lactonic, and total), sugar content (fructose and glucose), color (L*, a*, b*), and mineral content. In addition, honey samples were classified according to the pollen quantitative analysis. According to the physicochemical parameters studied, the samples showed the values typical of honey. All honey samples were classified as dark according to the values of the L* color parameter. Only two honey samples were classified as monofloral and six as multifloral type. In general, the honey samples presented a good level of quality because they meet the physicochemical specifications of international regulation.

Authentication of honeys from Caramulo region (Portugal): Pollen spectrum, physicochemical characteristics, mineral content, and phenolic profile

“…These values are similar to those found in other studies (Belay et al., ; Karabagias et al., ; Louppis, Karabagias, Kontakos, Kontominas, & Papastephanou, ; Mondragón‐Cortez et al., ; Silva et al., ; Zhou et al., ). Several works reported that a linear relationship exists between the ash content and the electrical conductivity (Buba et al., ; Mondragón‐Cortez et al., ; Silva et al., , ). In this study, this relationship was also observed and was expressed as C = 299.9 + 699.5 A ( R 2 = 0.8181), where C denotes the electrical conductivity and A the ash content (Figure S2).…”

“…The total soluble solids were measured as °Brix, and anomalous values are an indicator of adulteration (Andrade et al., ). The analyzed honey samples presented values of Brix degree that varied between 79.5 ± 0.50 (CM8) and 82.3 ± 0.29 (CM7) °Brix, with an average of 81.4 °Brix (Table ), being within the proposed limits (Codex Alimentarius, ), and in accordance with other Portuguese honeys (Andrade et al., ; Karabagias et al., ; Silva et al., , ), and from Brazil (72.5 to 80.0 °Brix) (Silva et al., ), Mexico (79.1 to 81.6 °Brix) (Mondragón‐Cortez et al., ), and Spain (78.8 to 84.0 °Brix) (Terrab et al., ).…”

“…Therefore, the analytical evaluation of honey quality is very important to guarantee their quality and prevent the occurrence of adulterations. Several reports exist about the physicochemical composition of honeys from different countries and regions (Estevinho, Feás, Seijas, & Pilar Vázquez‐Tato, ; Mondragón‐Cortez, Ulloa, Rosas‐Ulloa, Rodríguez‐Rodríguez, & Resendiz Vázquezc, ; Silva et al., , Silva, Videira, Monteiro, Valentão, & Andrade, ; Silva, Alves, Das Fernandes, & Müller, ; Terrab, Recamales, Hernanz, & Heredia, ; Truzzi et al., ). Pollen analysis has become more popular in the recent times, once the consumers prefer monofloral instead of multifloral honeys.…”

Application of Multivariable Analysis and FTIR-ATR Spectroscopy to the Prediction of Properties in Campeche Honey

“…Mexico has a great geographical and botanical diversity; for this reason there are many types of blooms that produce different types of honey with a multitude of tastes, colors, and aromas, which are in demand in the European and American markets. Mexico is the fifth largest producer of honey with about 57,000 tons per year and the third largest exporter in the world [2]. The Yucatan Peninsula is the most important honey production region in Mexico; between 30 and 40% of the total amount of Mexican honey for export is obtained from this region.…”

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

“…Nevertheless, the beehive type does not affect their physicochemical properties [7]. Thus promoting honey with information on its characterization [8] has opened avenues for local products (exports) to meet international standards [9,10]. Hence, it created the need for legislation on honey quality given the vast bee species in existence [11,12].…”