From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey
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...
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| author | Mokhtar Guerzou Hani Amir Aouissi Ahlem Guerzou Juris Burlakovs Salaheddine Doumandji Andrey E. Krauklis |
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| description | 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 (<i>HMF</i>) 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<sup>3</sup> (the same as kg/L, as commonly used for honey), water content 14.03–18.80%, electrical conductivity 0.38 × 10<sup>−1</sup> − 6.41 × 10<sup>−1</sup> 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 <i>HMF</i> 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. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fb7ed3fc88a549c98fb4c8c449fdd0b62023-11-22T19:55:35ZengMDPI AGResources2079-92762021-09-0110109410.3390/resources10100094From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian HoneyMokhtar Guerzou0Hani Amir Aouissi1Ahlem Guerzou2Juris Burlakovs3Salaheddine Doumandji4Andrey E. Krauklis5Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra 07000, AlgeriaScientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra 07000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Exploration and Valorization of Steppe Ecosystems, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ziane Achour, Djelfa 17000, AlgeriaRural Building and Water Management, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, 51014 Tartu, EstoniaLaboratory of Zoology, National Superior School of Agronomy El Harrach, Algiers 16000, AlgeriaInstitute for Mechanics of Materials, University of Latvia, Jelgavas Street 3, LV-1004 Riga, LatviaIn 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 (<i>HMF</i>) 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<sup>3</sup> (the same as kg/L, as commonly used for honey), water content 14.03–18.80%, electrical conductivity 0.38 × 10<sup>−1</sup> − 6.41 × 10<sup>−1</sup> 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 <i>HMF</i> 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.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/10/10/94qualityfoodphysicochemical parametersphysicochemical analysishoneyhydroxymethylfurfural |
| spellingShingle | Mokhtar Guerzou Hani Amir Aouissi Ahlem Guerzou Juris Burlakovs Salaheddine Doumandji Andrey E. Krauklis From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey Resources quality food physicochemical parameters physicochemical analysis honey hydroxymethylfurfural |
| title | From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey |
| title_full | From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey |
| title_fullStr | From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey |
| title_full_unstemmed | From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey |
| title_short | From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey |
| title_sort | from the beehives identification and comparison of physicochemical properties of algerian honey |
| topic | quality food physicochemical parameters physicochemical analysis honey hydroxymethylfurfural |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9276/10/10/94 |
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