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Family farming Robinia honey

Family farming is widely spread in Croatia. This study focuses on Robinia honey harvested in such farms. Melissopalynological and sensoric analysis of Robinia honey samples from Croatian family farms in 2017-2018 was used to determine the botanical origin of honey. The analysis showed the presence of 18 different pollen types. Robinia was present at an average of 33 %. The other mostly represented pollen types were Brassicaceae and Amorpha fruticosa. Pollen types which varied from sample to sample were Castanea, Rosaceae, Asteraceae, Fabaceae and Cornaceae. Sensoric analysis showed characteristic organoleptic features for Robinia honey, such as slow crystallisation under usual conditions of storage at room temperature, very light colour, pleasant warm odour, and a fruity, light, and refreshing aroma. In conclusion, all samples adhered to applicable regulations.

botanical origin ; mellissopalinology ; pollen ; sensoric analysis

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