Pollen population, viscosity and density of locally produced honey

Ayodele,; Folarin, OM; Oluwalana, SA

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“…A lot is known all over the world about botanical and ecological origins of honey samples, the honey plants and honey quality. In Nigeria, Sowunmi (1976), Agwu and Akanbi (1985), Adeonipekun (1989), Ayodele et al (2006), Njokuocha and Ekweozor (2007), Adekanmbi and Ogundipe (2009), Adeonipekun (2010Adeonipekun ( , 2012, Ige and Modupe (2010), Aina and Owonibi (2011), Aina et al (2015) are the major works on melissopalynology. These workers have supplied the available information about the botanical and geographical origins and studied the biochemistry of honey, as well as its quality determination across the country.…”

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Antimicrobial Properties and Melissopalynology, Proximate and Elemental Analyses of Honey Samples from Three Different Ecozones in Nigeria

Adeonipekun¹,

Adeniyi²,

Eden³

2016

Not Sci Biol

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Honey samples from three different ecozones - coastal freshwater (Ogba), lowland rainforest (Oka-Akoko) and montane Sudan savanna (Mambilla plateau) – were subjected to melissopalynological, proximate and elemental analyses, as well as antimicrobial studies. The aim of the research was to determine the contribution of pollen, if any, in the antimicrobial activities of the studied honey samples. Standard preparation methods were adopted for these studies. The Mambilla honey recorded the highest pollen diversity, while that of Oka-Akoko and Ogba regions had similar diversity, both having lower values. The Ogba honey however contained the highest abundance of pollen. Proximate analysis showed that the Mambilla honey also recorded the highest values of moisture, ash, protein, fats and oil, as well as potassium and reducing sugars. Antimicrobial investigation revealed the highest antimicrobial activities for the Mambilla honey, followed by Oka-Akoko and Ogba against Staphylococcus aureus (gram positive) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (gram negative). Moisture content, proteins and carbohydrates were significantly different, with positive and negative trends respectively, when related with the antimicrobial activities of the honey samples. The pollen contents were also qualitatively different. This is the first time the antimicrobial activity of honey is ever traced to pollen contents. More conclusions can be accurately made only after further research upon pollen grains directly.

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Antimicrobial Properties and Melissopalynology, Proximate and Elemental Analyses of Honey Samples from Three Different Ecozones in Nigeria

Adeonipekun¹,

Adeniyi²,

Eden³

2016

Not Sci Biol

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“…Two exceptions given a Misleading results: manufactured honey or the product from feeding the beehives, to which pollen grains are added for the purpose of adulteration and selling it as a pure honey (Fig. 3), this is inconsistent with what Ayodele et al (2006), who considered the presence of pollen as an indication of the originality of honey. From Table (3) indicated that the significant determinant and important factor for the quality of honey produced under the Egyptian conditions during the study period was the proportion of sucrose.…”

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Factor Affecting Bee Honey Quality Acceptance Including Contents and Extraction Method

Rasha¹,

Farag²,

Metwally³

et al. 2021

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The Egyptian Standard ES: 355-1 / 2005 indicates that the content of nectar honeys from reducing sugars should not be less than 60%, while the content of reducing sugars in honeydew honeys should not be less than 40%. While the sucrose content should not exceed 10% in the case of citrus honey, and not more than 5% for each of Egyptian clover honey, cotton, fennel honey, and multifloral honey. These standards were examined within 165 randomized bee honey samples at the end of nectar honey flow and after honey extracted. The honey authenticity characterization according to the plants sources (i.e. citrus, clover, cotton, fennel, multifloral and unknown) In addition to artificial honey. Characters considered were extract method (only honey combs versus all combs), acceptance, pollen contents and percent sugars (i.e. fructose, glucose, sucrose, maltose and reducing sugars). For citrus honey 37 ones were accepted and 6 were rejected. For clover ones 5 were accepted and 16 were rejected. For cotton ones 18 were accepted and 5 were rejected. For fennel ones 26 were accepted and 4 were rejected. For multifloral honeys 10 were accepted and 8 were rejected for unknown honeys and artificial honey (30) all were rejected. Overall acceptance was 96 versus 69 rejections. For single factor affected acceptance higher fructose, and glucose were positively highly significant, while higher maltose was negatively significant. Applying multiple regressions indicated that increase of sucrose percentage and extracting methods were the significant factors influenced honey acceptance with Egyptian standards. The honey market needs future studies to follow up the management of apiaries in honey production and to limit the methods of honey adulteration.

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“…Ayodele et al 2 reported that some of the honey that is sold in the market and groceries in Nigeria are molasses (sugarcane syrup). Adulteration of honey does more dangerous to consumers.…”

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Melissopalynological and Physicochemical Analysis of Honey Samples from Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria

Oyeyemi,

Obigba,

Murele

2023

Singapore J. Sci. Res

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Background and Objective:The lack of adequate information on parameters that characterize locally produced and marketed honey brands is a problem that needs to be addressed. This is particularly important in providing insight into the quality and commercial value of honey. Materials and Methods: To achieve this aim, honey samples were collected from four apiaries in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria. Standard routine palynological procedures (pollen analysis-acetolysis and microscopy) were adopted for the quantification and qualification of pollen types while the AOAC methods were used for the determination of physico-chemical parameters. Results: Honey was from unifloral and bifloral sources. Total pollen count (in 10 µL) ranged from 57 to 1453. Twenty-two palynomorph types (21 pollen and 1 spore) from 15 families were recovered. Frequently encountered pollen types included Elaeis guineensis, Blighia sapida, Oldenlandia corymbosa, Talinum triangulare,

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Pollen population, viscosity and density of locally produced honey

Abstract: Eight samples of honey, purchased locally, all contained pollen grains of different sizes and shapes. There was a correlation between the pollen population and pollen size, but not between the population and either density or viscosity of the honey. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

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Antimicrobial Properties and Melissopalynology, Proximate and Elemental Analyses of Honey Samples from Three Different Ecozones in Nigeria

Antimicrobial Properties and Melissopalynology, Proximate and Elemental Analyses of Honey Samples from Three Different Ecozones in Nigeria

Factor Affecting Bee Honey Quality Acceptance Including Contents and Extraction Method

Melissopalynological and Physicochemical Analysis of Honey Samples from Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria

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