Characterization of Estonian honeys by botanical origin

This study characterizes Estonian honeys based on their physico-chemical properties and chemical composition. Melissopalynological analysis was carried out to determine the botanical origin of each honey. According to pollen analysis, 39% of the honeys analysed appeared to be unifloral rape (Brassic...

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Published in:	Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences Vol. 63; no. 2; p. 183
Main Authors:	Kivima, E, Seiman, A, Pall, R, Sarapuu, E, Martverk, K, Laos, K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Tallinn Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus (Estonian Academy Publishers) 01-01-2014
Subjects:	Acidity Chemical properties Experimental data Honey Pollen
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Summary:	This study characterizes Estonian honeys based on their physico-chemical properties and chemical composition. Melissopalynological analysis was carried out to determine the botanical origin of each honey. According to pollen analysis, 39% of the honeys analysed appeared to be unifloral rape (Brassica napus), raspberry (Rubus idaeus), or heather (Calluna vulgaris) honeys. Fluorescence spectroscopy was used to estimate both the physico-chemical parameters and floral content of each honey sample by comparing these estimates with experimental data measured, using standard techniques. The r^sup 2^ correlation between estimated values and experimental data was above 0.7 for several parameters, including free acidity with an r^sup 2^ of 0.919.
ISSN:	1736-6046 1736-7530
DOI:	10.3176/proc.2014.2.08