Journal
FOOD CHEMISTRY
Volume 100, Issue 4, Pages 1649-1653Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2005.12.046
Keywords
honey; chemical analysis; microbiology; Clostridium; fungi; yeast
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The characterization of some honey samples from southern Cordoba (Argentina) was carried out on the basis of their Microbiological (Clostridium, fungi and yeasts), physical (colour) and chemical (carbohydrates, HMF, water and free acidity) analysis. The results showed that honeys produced in this region are of good quality. HMF content and free acidity values were mostly low, indicating honey freshness. Most of the samples contained less than 20% water. Glucose and fructose accounted for more than 60% of the weight. The amount of yeast and fungi found in the honey samples was less than 1 X 10(2) CFU/g. Low quantities of vegetative cells and spores of Clostridia were found in some honey samples. A standardization and a rationalization of beekeeping techniques throughout southern Cordoba may further improve honey quality, and ensure it over the years. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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