Characterization of Multifloral Honeys of Pervari Region with Different Properties

Abstract

The quality of honey from Pervari region was almost known by all over the country in Turkey. This study was undertaken to determine (i) physico-chemical parameters, (ii) antimicrobial analysis and (iii) pollen estimation method with expert computer system obtained from three different sites of Pervari region (Siirt/Turkey). For physico-chemical parameters; moisture, free acidity, diastase activity, hydroxyl methyl furfural (HMF), invert sugar, ash, commercial glucose and proline analysis were examined. For anti-microbial analysis disc dilution method were studied on six different bacteria species. For pollen analysis; different and new expert computer system was used for comparison of pollen of plants and honey samples. The aim of the study was to evaluate the properties of multi floral honey determined from three different locations in the same region and the way to understand to which plants were visited by the bees with comparing of pollen grains of flowers and honey by using the expert computer system. Honey samples of Pervari region were of acceptable quality based on recommended criteria of Turkish Food Codex and International Honey Commission.

Physicochemical Quality Characteristics of Southeastern Anatolia Honey, Turkey

“…This difference may be due to the type of flower that the bee receives nectar. In the study by Erez et al [ 33 ], who analyzed honey collected from Pervari, the free acidity value (16.41–26.20 meq/kg) determined in the samples was partly different from the value of 2.00–25.50 meq/kg that was determined in our study in the same location. The difference may be due to the larger sample size in our study.…”

“…In this study, determination of the mean value of 0.21 ± 0.04 mS/cm was found to be compatible with the results of some other researchers [ 6 , 17 , 20 , 21 ]. In this study, the value of 0.16–0.03 mS/cm in the Pervari sampling location was consistent with the value detected in honey taken from the Pervari location by Erez et al [ 33 ]. The electrical conductivity values determined in this study were below the legally permitted maximum value of 0.8 mS/cm.…”

“…The mean moisture content of 15.91 ± 1.05% (ranging from 14.04 to 18.02%) that was determined in our study was consistent with the results of the previous studies [ 17 , 31 , 32 ]. In a study by Erez et al [ 33 ], the moisture value of honey samples taken from three different locations in the Pervari region was determined as 12.58–15.99%. However, in our study, the mean moisture value of honey collected from 17 different producers in the same region was higher than the value found by Erez et al [ 33 ].…”

“…In a study by Erez et al [ 33 ], the moisture value of honey samples taken from three different locations in the Pervari region was determined as 12.58–15.99%. However, in our study, the mean moisture value of honey collected from 17 different producers in the same region was higher than the value found by Erez et al [ 33 ]. This difference may be due to the number of samples and climatic conditions.…”

Pollen Spectrum of Some Honey Samples Produced in Siirt-Turkey

“…Erez (2015) studied also microscopic analysis of the Siirt honeys. But they only examined the honeys of the Pervari region, the town of Siirt [16]. They found Asteraceae, Apiaceae, Lamiaceae, Malvaceae, Rosaceae commonly in Pervari region.…”