Investigation of Physicochemical Properties of Some Monofloral Honeys in South Western Anatolia

Authors : Sukru KARATAS, Abdurrahman AKTUMSEK, Mehmet Emin DURU

Pages : 251-262

Doi:10.21448/ijsm.623262

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Publication Date : 2019-10-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, fourty monofloral honeys belonging to four sources insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Chaste, thyme, citrus and heather); were obtained from South West Anatolia insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Mugla, Aydin, Denizli and Antalya provinces);. Firstly, pollen species of honeys were identified and categorized according to pollen concentrations. Then, physicochemical analyses of honey samples were carried out in terms of moisture, pH, free acidity, conductivity, diastase, proline and sugar profile. Physicochemical results of moisture values 15.04-19.52 %, density values 1.32-1.43 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(g/cm3);, viscosity values 5.81-11.49 25 0C/Pa.s, ash content 1.32-1.43 %, pH values 3.74-4.78, free acidity values 8.96-33.92 meq/kg, conductivity values 0.15-1.41 mS/cm, diastase numbers 3.44-17.26 g/100g, proline contents 204.06-1588.93 mg/kg and sugar contents insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(glucose+fructose); 62.02-74.90 %. It was shown that the results obtained when compared to TFC insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Turkish Food Codex); and CODEX Alimentarius Commission Honey Standards were in line with the standards.
Keywords : Physicochemical Analyses, Pollen, Monofloral Honey, Sugar Profile