Naslov
Palynological and Physochemical Characterisation of Croatian Honeys : Christ’ s Thorn (Paliurus Spina Christi MillILL.) Honey

Autori
Kenjerić, Daniela ; Primorac, Ljiljana ; Bubalo, Dragan ; Čačić, Frane ; Corn, Ivan

Izvornik
Journal of central European agriculture (1332-9049) 9 (2008), 4; 683-688

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Christ’ s thorn honey; melissopalynological analysis; physicochemical properties

Sažetak
The aim of this research was to determine hysicochemical parameters and pollen spectrum of Christ’ s thorn (Paliurus spina christi Mill.) honey. 15 samples of honey from three production seasons were analysed. Pollen spectrum indicated that all honey samples were unifloral, with Paliurus spina Christi pollen content of 46 – 92 %, while number of other botanical species varied in range from 5 to 16. Moisture, electrical conductivity, pH, free, lactone and total acidity, invertase and diastase activity, hydroxymethylfurfural and proline content and specific rotation were determined, as well as content of sugars. Physicochemical parameters showed that Chist’ s thorn honey is characterized by high activity of enzymes diastase (25.39-50.51, mean 42.08) and especially invertase (164.9-299.7 U/kg, mean 245.5 U/kg), high electrical conductivity (0.45-0.89 mS/cm, mean 0.68 mS/cm) and high proline content (346.4-667.1 mg/kg, mean 518.6 mg/kg).

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija), Prehrambena tehnologija

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