Naslov
Modern methods of detection of adulterated honey

Autori
Šubarić, Domagoj ; Jozinović, Antun ; Karnaš, Maja ; Rastija, Vesna ; Lončarić, Ante

Izvornik
Training & Implementation Center, Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia

Vrsta, podvrsta
Ostale vrste radova, ostalo

Godina
2021

Ključne riječi
honey, adulteration, melisopalinology, instrumental chemical analysis

Sažetak
Honey is one of the most precious natural food substances that has been present in human diet dating back to the mesolithic age. By developing awareness of various health benefits along with the rapid development of apitherapy, honey has become the food of choice regarding the prevention of health problems and improving the immune functions of the human body. It is estimated that by year 2025, the market value of honey production and sales will amount to over $ 10 billion. Honey is currently the third most faked food in the world and it is estimated that 30-35% of total honey that is available on the market is adulterated in some way. The use of various syrups, especially those with a high fructose content along with the false declaration of honey are often used methods that lead to the collapse of the prices of natural honey, endangering the market along with the small producers and ultimately final consumers. Detection and prevention of adulterated honey on the market is the area of interest of many laboratories with accredited methods of honey analysis. Significant advances in artificial intelligence and instrumental detection and their implementation in chemical analysis have made it possible to improve the detection of adulterated honey. This paper provides an overview of modern and modified melisopalinological, instrumental and classical chemical methods of honey analysis for the purpose of detection of adulteration.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kemija, Interdisciplinarne prirodne znanosti, Interdisciplinarne biotehničke znanosti

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