Quality Assessment of Honey Sourced from Natural and Artificial Apiaries in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Dele, Oyeyemi Sunday

doi:10.24925/turjaf.v5i10.1125-1129.991

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“…Calcium levels were only measured in BBIA Bogor, and the highest of 270 mg/kg was found in Bengkalis honey. The calcium level in this study was higher than that in honey from natural hives in Nigeria that ranges between 37,76 and 40,90 mg/kg (35) and honey from Tunisia that ranges between 221,07 and 113,85 mg/kg honey (13).…”

Section: Changes In Riau Honey Composition After Inter-island Shippingcontrasting

confidence: 68%

“…The predominant minerals in honey are potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium (14). The mineral content of honey is manifested in its color, that is, dark honey has more minerals than light honey (35). Consumption of honey provides calcium that is easily absorbed and could strengthen bone mass.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Characteristics of forest honey from several areas in Riau Province, Indonesia

Desfita

Sari²,

Yusmarini³

et al. 2022

Canrea

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Honey quality is influenced by several factors, including transportation conditions and length of storage. This study aimed to investigate the composition, characteristics, and quality of honey from several regions in Riau and Riau honey sent to Java Island. Honey samples were obtained from five districts in Riau Province, namely, Inderagiri Hulu, Kuantan Singingi, Pelalawan, Bengkalis, and Kampar Regencies. The honey parameters observed were based on the Indonesia National Standard (SNI) of honey. Data were analyzed descriptively by comparing the characteristics of honey samples from Riau Province. Results showed a significant difference between honey sent and those not sent between islands. Significant differences were mainly observed in hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels. Almost all honey samples sent to Java Island had HMF levels above 50 mg/kg. Meanwhile, all Riau honey samples from the five regions had HMF levels below 50 mg/kg. The diastase enzyme activity was slightly higher in the honey samples from the five regions. Land transportation to the island decreased the quality of honey as indicated by the high levels of HMF and decreased diastase enzyme activity. Therefore, mileage and storage conditions must be considered in the delivery of Riau honey to other regions.

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Section: Changes In Riau Honey Composition After Inter-island Shippingcontrasting

confidence: 68%

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Characteristics of forest honey from several areas in Riau Province, Indonesia

Desfita

Sari²,

Yusmarini³

et al. 2022

Canrea

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“…In comparison with refined sugar, honey reduce weight gain and adiposity, presumably due to lower food intake and also promote lower serum triglycerides [20]. There is need to assess the effect of natural honey on the blood glucose and serum iron levels of non-diabetic rats [21,22]. Hence, this study was carried out to determine the effect of natural honey and refined granulated sugar on blood glucose and serum iron level on albino rats in Awka, Anambra State.…”

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Effect of the Golden Liquid from Honeybees and Refined Granulated Sugar on the Blood Glucose and Serum Iron Levels of Albino Rats

Ononye¹,

Udeagulu²,

Akunne³

et al. 2023

AJRiZ

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This study investigated the effect of the golden liquid from honeybees (natural honey) and refined granulated sugar on the blood glucose and serum iron levels of Wistar albino rats. The experimental animals used in this study were grouped into five treatments based on the dose of natural honey and refined granulated sugar administered namely: T1 (1.02 g of honey /kg BW), T2 (1.40g of honey /kg BW), T3 (1.02 g of refined granulated sugar /kg BW), T4 (1.40g of refined granulated sugar /kg BW) while rats in T5 not administered with honey and refined granulated sugar served as the control. The blood glucose concentration of the albino rats was measured using the glucose strips with glucometer while the serum iron analysis was conducted using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The result revealed that the mean blood glucose level of the rats was highest in T3 (112.95mg/dl), followed by T5 (92.20mg/dl) while the least value was recorded in T2 (74.86mg/dl). There was significant difference in the blood glucose levels of albino rats orally administered natural honey and refined granulated sugar at varying levels (P<0.05). The result also showed that the mean blood glucose level of the albino rats was significantly different at week 2 and week 3 (P<0.05). The highest serum iron level was recorded in T5 (1.31ppm) followed by T2 (1.22± 0.115 ppm), while the least serum iron level was recorded in T1 (0.88ppm). However, there were no significant differences in the serum iron levels of the albino rats (p>0.05) among treatments. The use of natural honey is recommended since, albino rats orally administered honey at varying doses had lower blood glucose level than those given refined granulated sugar.

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“…Little is known about the quality assessment of natural honey produced in Nigeria [4,5,1,2]. Ndife et al [2] investigated the comparative quality of honey obtained from different floral in Nigeria.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The authors found that there is variability in some quality characteristics of honey samples from different regions of Nigeria, and that those from the northern region had the best overall acceptability ratings. Oyeyemi [5] studied the quality assessment of honey sourced from natural and artificial apiaries in Ekiti State, Nigeria. He found that honey from artificial and natural apiaries is of good quality in terms of some important physicochemical parameters (pH, ash, glucose, fructose contents, glucose/ fructose ratio) which were within the international standard limit.…”

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Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Properties of Honey from Yewaland, South-West Nigeria

Akoja

Mohammed

Coker

2023

AFSJ

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Consumers are concerned about the authenticity and general quality of honey in Yewaland, Nigeria. Physicochemical (moisture, protein, ash, fructose, sucrose contents; total titratable acidity, total soluble solids, specific gravity, viscosity, electrical conductivity, refractive index and pH), microbial tests (total plate and identification), and sensory properties of honey samples were evaluated. Samples were collected from bee breeders in the different areas of the region. The results ranged from 13.6-15.0% moisture, 0.2-5.2% protein, 0.24-0.38% ash, 40.5-45.6% fructose, 3.0-5.8% sucrose, 1.40-1.47 specific gravity, 1607-2037 viscosity, 6.3-14.9 \(\mu\)S/cm electrical conductivity, 40.3-75.5mg/l total soluble solids, 3.60-4.2 pH, 0.39-0.46 titratable acidity and 1.34-1.35 refractive index. Staphylococcus, shigella, and Bacillus spp were identified in some samples. The appearance of the samples was lighter. Samples from Oja-Odan and Iwoye had the best overall acceptance scores of 8.7 and 8.5 respectively. Thus honey samples were of good quality compared to the international standard and their acidic pH values reveal that they are unadulterated and have good shelf stability potentials. Their characterization will make it possible to obtain Nigerian quality labels.

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Quality Assessment of Honey Sourced from Natural and Artificial Apiaries in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Cited by 4 publications

References 9 publications

Characteristics of forest honey from several areas in Riau Province, Indonesia

Characteristics of forest honey from several areas in Riau Province, Indonesia

Effect of the Golden Liquid from Honeybees and Refined Granulated Sugar on the Blood Glucose and Serum Iron Levels of Albino Rats

Physicochemical, Microbiological and Sensory Properties of Honey from Yewaland, South-West Nigeria

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