Characterization of Lavandula spp. Honey Using Multivariate Techniques.

ABSTRACT: Traditionally, melissopalynological and physicochemical analyses have been the most used to determine the botanical origin of honey. However, when performed individually, these analyses may provide less unambiguous results, making it difficult to discriminate between mono and multifloral honeys. In this context, with the aim of better characterizing this beehive product, a selection of 112 Lavandula spp. monofloral honey samples from several regions were evaluated by association of multivariate statistical techniques with physicochemical, melissopalynological and phenolic compounds analysis. All honey samples fulfilled the quality standards recommended by international legislation, except regarding sucrose content and diastase activity. The content of sucrose and the percentage of Lavandul

SUBMITTER: Estevinho LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5010229 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature