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From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey

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  • Mokhtar Guerzou

    (Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra 07000, Algeria)

  • Hani Amir Aouissi

    (Scientific and Technical Research Center on Arid Regions (CRSTRA), Biskra 07000, Algeria)

  • Ahlem Guerzou

    (Laboratory of Exploration and Valorization of Steppe Ecosystems, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University Ziane Achour, Djelfa 17000, Algeria)

  • Juris Burlakovs

    (Rural Building and Water Management, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Kreutzwaldi 5, 51014 Tartu, Estonia)

  • Salaheddine Doumandji

    (Laboratory of Zoology, National Superior School of Agronomy El Harrach, Algiers 16000, Algeria)

  • Andrey E. Krauklis

    (Institute for Mechanics of Materials, University of Latvia, Jelgavas Street 3, LV-1004 Riga, Latvia)

Abstract

In this study, the authors aimed at characterizing 11 Algerian kinds of honey taken from various geographical locations (beehives located at Djelfa (Medjbara and Dzaira), Laghouat, Aflou, Medea, Tiaret, Sidi bel-Abbes, Tiaret, Ain-Safra, Mostaganem, El Bayadh, and Ghardïa). The authors investigated the physicochemical parameters of these honey samples, including density, water content, electrical conductivity, ash content, pH, hydroxymethylfurfural ( HMF ) content, free acidity, and color. The physicochemical parameters obtained were found to be within acceptable ranges according to the international standards (Codex Alimentarius) for 9 out of 11 analyzed samples: density 1.38–1.50 g/cm 3 (the same as kg/L, as commonly used for honey), water content 14.03–18.80%, electrical conductivity 0.38 × 10 −1 − 6.41 × 10 −1 mS/cm, ash content 0.06–0.48%, pH 3.50–4.50, free acidity 11–47 meq/kg, and color 1.1–9.2 Pfund index. Analysis of HMF content showed that only two honey samples have high values (117.7 and 90.0 meq/kg). Most samples of Algerian honey are of suitable quality according to international standards.

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  • Mokhtar Guerzou & Hani Amir Aouissi & Ahlem Guerzou & Juris Burlakovs & Salaheddine Doumandji & Andrey E. Krauklis, 2021. "From the Beehives: Identification and Comparison of Physicochemical Properties of Algerian Honey," Resources, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-11, September.
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