Study of honey according to botanical origin and physicochemical parameters in the Biobío region, Chile
Serie Documental
N° Publicación
v. 80(4) p. 675-685
Resumen o contenido
The physicochemical properties of honey vary considerably depending on the nectar sipped by Apis mellifera bees
because these characteristics are determined by environmental, geographical, and vegetational conditions in foraging
areas. The aim of this study was to characterize types of honey from the Biobío Province in the Biobío Region,
Chile, according to its botanical origin and physicochemical and microbiological characteristics, and thus contribute
to increased knowledge about honey in the region. A total of 11 samples from different communes within the region
were analyzed. Physicochemical parameters such as moisture, insoluble solids, ashes, electrical conductivity, pH, and
hydroxymethylfurfural were determined, and the presence of coliforms and Escherichia coli was evaluated. Two places
of provenance were characterized as monofloral of introduced plant species: the M11 sample of Melilotus indicus and
the M1 sample of Echium vulgare. One place of provenance (M6 sample) was characterized as monofloral of Eucryphia
glutinosa, species endemic to Chile. All types of honey complied with the physicochemical standards established by
national and international food safety regulations, and none had any signs of coliforms or E. coli. Results showed that
there are new types of honey in the region that meet all the required parameters; in addition, they provide a comparison
of plant species that are unique in the world. This demonstrates the potential of these types of honey for national and
international marketing.
Fecha
2020-10
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Enlace permanente
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14001/68673
Cita Bibliográfica
García, Sofía, Troncoso C., José Max, Rondanelli R., Mauricio (2020-10). Study of honey according to botanical origin and physicochemical parameters in the Biobío region, Chile [en línea]. Chillán, Chile: Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias. Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. v. 80(4) p. 675-685. Disponible en: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14001/68673 (Consultado: 15 de enero de 2025).