Pollen and Chemical Content of Beebreads from Serpentine Areas in Albania and Bulgaria

Pavlova, Dolja; Atanassova, Juliana; Karadjova, Irina; Bani, Aïda

doi:10.1007/s12011-021-02638-w

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“…One hundred and forty-two honey samples from seven botanical origins, namely, acacia (26), mixed flower or floral (60), forest (28), fir (2), spruce (2), linden (18), and chestnut (6), were collected from seven municipalities in Slovenia between 2016 and 2018. The sampling area covered all regions of Slovenia.…”

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“…Natural and anthropogenic factors influence the mineral composition of honey. For example, metals can be introduced from the dust coming from soils and rocks, as described in the literature [16][17][18]. Other sources of metals in honey are human activities resulting in air, water, soil, and plant pollution, suggesting that bee products can be used as potential bioindicators for background pollution [19][20][21].…”

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Honey Origin Authentication via Mineral Profiling Combined with Chemometric Approaches

Pavlin

Kočar

Imperl

et al. 2023

Foods

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In the present study, the potential of elemental analysis combined with statistical tools to identify honey origin was evaluated by mineral characterization of 173 honeys of 13 floral types (acacia, fir, spruce, linden, chestnut, lavender, coriander, thistle, honeydew, rosemary, sage, euphorbia and ziziphus plant species) collected from five geographical regions (Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Morocco). The objective of the study was to accurately and reliably differentiate the mineral composition among honey varieties. The aim was to establish traceability, to ensure product authenticity and to improve quality control measures within the honey industry. For this purpose, 18 major, minor and trace elements were quantified using microwave digestion, followed by ICP-MS measurement. Statistical evaluation of elemental concentration was undertaken using principal component analysis (PCA) to distinguish honey floral types. The research give light on the specific elements that can serve as indicators for determining the geographical and botanical source of honey. Our findings indicate that certain elements, such as Mn, K, and Ca, are primarily influenced by the type of pollen present in the honey, making them indicative of the floral source. On the other hand, levels of Na, Mg, and Fe were found to be more strongly influenced by environmental factors and can be considered as markers of geographical origin. One novel aspect of this research is the exploration of the relationship between honey minerals and honey botanical source. This was achieved through the analysis of chestnut tree samples and a subsequent comparison with the composition of chestnut honey.

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Honey Origin Authentication via Mineral Profiling Combined with Chemometric Approaches

Pavlin

Kočar

Imperl

et al. 2023

Foods

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“…Understanding the specific dynamics of bee family health and the cause of deterioration is paramount to implementing effective mitigation strategies and conserving bee populations. D. Pavlova et al (2022) concluded that honeybees pollinate about 35% of the world's crops. According to authors plant pollination by honeybees provides an efficient mechanism for seed formation and hence for the maintenance of biodiversity.…”

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Risk analysis of Apis mellifera colony losses and health assessment in Albania from 2021 to 2023

Korro,

Malutaj,

Moka

et al. 2023

Scientific Horizons

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The research relevance is determined by the decline of bee populations in Albania, as the need to understand the dynamics of colony loss and the factors contributing to it is of paramount importance. The study aimed to comprehensively investigate the prevalence and main causes of colony losses, with special attention to Varroa mite infestation, Nosema disease, viral pathogens, pesticides, and bacterial infections. Using the stratified sampling method, 15,493 beekeepers of different ages and experiences participated in the study. Both electronic and face-to-face surveys were used to collect data on bee family losses, management practices and environmental factors affecting bee health. In addition, monitoring programmes allowed a detailed assessment of bee family health and environmental conditions in the apiary, providing valuable information on temporal trends and patterns. The findings indicate alarming rates of Varroa mite infestation, prevalence of Nosema and a complex interplay of factors contributing to colony loss, particularly during the summer and winter months. For example, Varroa mite infestation was found in 61% of the 29,474 bee samples collected during summer sampling, with rates ranging from 0.5% to 70.2%. Similarly, during autumn sampling, 65% of 43,037 bee samples contained Varroa mites, with an average infestation rate of 5.3%. Moreover, Nosema disease is also a complex problem, with clinical prevalence ranging from 0.1% in autumn to 1.3% in summer and spring. These key figures highlight the urgent need to develop effective strategies to reduce Varroa mite infestation and Nosema disease, thereby maintaining bee populations and ecosystem health. The results of the study make a valuable contribution to bee management and policy development, emphasising the importance of holistic approaches to maintaining bee health and resilience in Albania

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Potentially toxic trace elements in bee bread, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly – A review of the literature and dietary risk assessment

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Pollen and Chemical Content of Beebreads from Serpentine Areas in Albania and Bulgaria

Cited by 7 publications

References 43 publications

Honey Origin Authentication via Mineral Profiling Combined with Chemometric Approaches

Honey Origin Authentication via Mineral Profiling Combined with Chemometric Approaches

Risk analysis of Apis mellifera colony losses and health assessment in Albania from 2021 to 2023

Potentially toxic trace elements in bee bread, propolis, beeswax and royal jelly – A review of the literature and dietary risk assessment

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