Physicochemical characteristics of some Egyptian honey from different botanical origins

Abstract EN

Eight of honey types were collected from different apiaries located in Egypt country during seasons of year 2018, depending on floral sources, banana (Musa sp.), bardkoush (Origanum majorana), camphor (Cinnamomum camphora), mesteka (Pistacia lentiscus), sidr (Ziziphus spina-christi), black seed (Nigella sativa), north Egyptian cotton Giza 94, 86 and upper Egyptian cotton Giza 90,95 (Gossypium barbadense).

Pollen investigate of honey samples showed a wide variability, with samples from different honey sources being collected from geographical origins.

The tested parameters viscosity, specific gravity, moisture content, electrical conductivity, total soluble solids, pH, lactone, free acidity, Total acidity, proline content, HMF and sugar (Fructose, glucose, sucrose, and maltose) are useful to determine the botanical origin of Egyptian honeys and their quality.

The present study concluded that, the quality and physicochemical properties of honey were varied based on the geographical and botanical origins.