Physico-chemical characteristics of commercial honey in select supermarkets in Metro Manila, Philippines
Issue Date
10-2011
Abstract
To determine the physicochemical characteristics of honey ( n = 39 samples) from select supermarkets in Metro Manila six parameters were measured, namely: pH, electrical conductivity and hydroxymethylfurfural, reducing sugar, apparent sucrose and moisture content. The evaluation was based on the criteria set by the European Honey Commission and the Codex Alimentarius. Six out of 14 local and 18 out of 25 imported honey met all specifications while the remaining 15 samples were not considered authentic honey based on the parameters evaluated. These samples either had high moisture, HMF or apparent sucrose content. The pH of the authentic honey was positively correlated with electrical conductivity, HMF and apparent sucrose but negatively correlated with reducing content. This study provides valuable information on the status of honey trade in the country. Despite the existence of legitimate standards for honey, adulteration still proliferates. It is imperative that the necessary precautions be taken to ensure standardization and rationalization of beekeeping techniques, manufacturing procedures and storing processes to improve honey quality and protect the consumers.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Entomologist
ISSN
0048-3753
Volume
25
Issue
2
Page
187-198
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
tables
Language
English
Recommended Citation
See, Ma. Antonett D.; Dorado, Salvacion L.; Manila-Fajardo, Analinda C.; Fajardo, Alejandro C. Jr.; and Cervancia, Cleofas R., "Physico-chemical characteristics of commercial honey in select supermarkets in Metro Manila, Philippines" (2011). Journal Article. 5213.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5213
En – AGROVOC descriptors
HONEY; APICULTURE; ADULTERATION; FOOD QUALITY; SUPERMARKETS; PHILIPPINES