From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey

Mokhtar Guerzou, Hani Amir Aouissi, Ahlem Guerzou, Juris Burlakovs, Salaheddine Doumandji and Andrey E. Krauklis
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Mokhtar Guerzou: Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra 07000, Algeria
Hani Amir Aouissi: Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra 07000, Algeria
Ahlem Guerzou: Laboratory of Exploration and Valorization of Steppe Ecosystems, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ziane Achour, Djelfa 17000, Algeria
Juris Burlakovs: Rural Building and Water Management, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, 51014 Tartu, Estonia
Salaheddine Doumandji: Laboratory of Zoology, National Superior School of Agronomy El Harrach, Algiers 16000, Algeria
Andrey E. Krauklis: Institute for Mechanics of Materials, University of Latvia, Jelgavas Street 3, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia

Resources, 2021, vol. 10, issue 10, 1-11

Abstract: In this study, the authors aimed at characterizing 11 Algerian kinds of honey taken from various geographical locations (beehives located at Djelfa (Medjbara and Dzaira), Laghouat, Aflou, Medea, Tiaret, Sidi bel-Abbes, Tiaret, Ain-Safra, Mostaganem, El Bayadh, and Ghardïa). The authors investigated the physicochemical parameters of these honey samples, including density, water content, electrical conductivity, ash content, pH, hydroxymethylfurfural ( HMF ) content, free acidity, and color. The physicochemical parameters obtained were found to be within acceptable ranges according to the international standards (Codex Alimentarius) for 9 out of 11 analyzed samples: density 1.38–1.50 g/cm 3 (the same as kg/L, as commonly used for honey), water content 14.03–18.80%, electrical conductivity 0.38 × 10 −1 − 6.41 × 10 −1 mS/cm, ash content 0.06–0.48%, pH 3.50–4.50, free acidity 11–47 meq/kg, and color 1.1–9.2 Pfund index. Analysis of HMF content showed that only two honey samples have high values (117.7 and 90.0 meq/kg). Most samples of Algerian honey are of suitable quality according to international standards.

Keywords: quality; food; physicochemical parameters; physicochemical analysis; honey; hydroxymethylfurfural; Algeria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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