Isolation of Trace Elements From Winter Honey Samples of Umrer Tehasil.

Abstract

Honey is known as a valuable, nutritious and medicinal product from ages. Honey as a foodstuff should fulfill definite requirements which concern its characteristic properties and mineral contents. The objective of the work was to study mineral or trace elements present in the nine honey samples collected from Umrer Tehasil. Most abundant elements present in honey samples were P, Fe, Al, Mn, Zn, Cu, Ca, Mg, Na and K.Similarities and variations were observed in trace elements of honey samples. Presence of these minerals in honey makes an excellent food for humans, especially for children.The percentage of different elements in honey varies during the growing season and across geographical areas.