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VOL. 6, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Physico-chemical characteristics of summer honey from Gadchiroli District, India
Authors
Aparna S Margonwar
Abstract
Physico-chemical analysis of 50 samples from Apis florea and Apis dorsata collected from Gadchiroli District during summer 2005 to 2009 were carried out according to Indian standard specifications. Research findings showed that the respective physicochemical parameters of samples ranged from Total reducing 57.66 to 78.84, Glucose 22.17 to 35.13, fructose 24.3 to 44.85. The L/D ratio 0.86 to 1.98, specific gravity 1.23 to 1.56, surface tension 0.119 to 0.163 NM-1, The viscosity 1.461 to 2.102 10-1 Kgm-1S-1, The sucrose 0.14% to 3.42%, acidity 0.04 to 0.11, pH 2.3 to 4.09. Summer honey samples visually appeared, transparent, slightly turbid and turbid, colour. Statistical analysis of physicochemical data has revealed that there was no significant difference in the values of physicochemical parameters except sugars like total reducing sugars, Glucose (Dextrose), Fructose (Laevulose) and Sucrose. This study helpful to characterization of honey for commercial purpose.
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Pages:19-22
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Aparna S Margonwar "Physico-chemical characteristics of summer honey from Gadchiroli District, India ". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 6, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 19-22
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