Naslov
Characterization of Satsuma mandarin honey from the Neretva valley region

Autori
Prđun, Saša ; Bubalo, Dragan ; Svečnjak, Lidija

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology Vol.68/Suppl.1/pp.1-80 / Herman, Makso ; Pavlaković, Željana - Zagreb : Institue for Medical Research and Occupational Health, 2017, 63-63

Skup
Food Safety and Quality Congress New Achievements and Future Challenges

Mjesto i datum
Opatija, Hrvatska, 21.11.2017. - 24.11.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Citrus unshiu, Neretva valley, honey, botanical origin, physico-chemical analyses, sensory analysis

Sažetak
Based on the pasture resources in the Neretva valley, the significant production of unifloral Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) honey is enabled by the orchards under the mentioned Citrus species. However, due to insufficient knowledge of this type of honey, the aim of this study was to establish its botanical origin, physico-chemical and sensory properties. In total 19 samples of mandarin honey collected from mentioned area in the period from 2014 to 2016 were analysed.The pollen spectrum of studied honey samples was determined by melisopalinologycal analysis, while physico- chemical parameters included the determination of water content, electrical conductivity, pH value and diastase activity.. Along with Satsuma mandarin (C. unshiu) pollen, the pollen of the following nectariferous plant species were more represented in the pollen spectrum of analysed honey samples: shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa pastoris), aster family (Asteraceae Taraxacum form), mediterranean buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus), and oranges (C. sinensis), Nectarless plant species were represented by the pollen originating from manna ash (Fraxinus ornus), holm oak (Qurecus ilex), oak (Quercus spp.), orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata), and olives (Olea europea). The average water content in honey samples was 17.5%, electrical conductivity 0.23 mS/cm, pH value 3.96, and diastase activity 9.72 DN. Sensory analysis revealed that the color of Satsuma honey varies from light to dark yellow, while the crystallization is moderate but appears fast. The honey is characterized by orange blossom odour with medium intensity. The taste is weak to medium stable with medium sweetness and poorly expressed acidity, while the aroma is medium persistent, floral or fruity. Citrus honey is known in the world honey market by its specific sensory properties and takes an enviable place in the honey supply. Mostly, orange and lemon honey are present on the market, while a very small part is represented by the mandarin honey. Therefore, due to almost monocultural orchards of Satsuma mandarin in the Neretva valley, the possibility of producing this rare honey type in this region should certainly be utilized.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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