Exploring geographical infuences on physicochemical characteristics of honey:the Montesinho Natural Park scenario  

作　　者：Sónia Soares Leandro Magalhães Manuela MMoreira Diana Rede Virgínia Cruz Fernandes Olga Viegas Edgar Pinto Agostinho Almeida Rui Azevedo Cristina Delerue-Matos 

机构地区：[1]REQUIMTE/LAQV,Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto,Instituto Politécnico do Porto,Porto,Portugal [2]REQUIMTE/LAQV,Faculdade de Ciências da Nutrição e Alimentação da Universidade do Porto,Porto,Portugal [3]REQUIMTE/LAQV,Escola Superior de Saúde,Porto,Portugal [4]REQUIMTE/LAQV,Dep.Ciências Químicas,Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade do Porto,Porto,Portugal

出　　处：《Food Quality and Safety》2024年第2期451-460,共10页食品品质与安全研究（英文版）

基　　金：support from the Portugal national funds,FCT/MCTES(Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and Ministério da Ciência,Tecnologia e Ensino Superior),through the Project MTS/SAS/0077/2020 DOI 10.54499/MTS/SAS/0077/2020—“Honey+—New reasons to care honey from the Natural Park of Montesinho:A bioindicator of environmental quality&its therapeutic potential”.

摘　　要：Objectives:In recent years,there has been a substantial increase in the global consumption of honey,driven by the high demand for natural products that offer health benefts.Consequently,consumers show a preference for honey,recognised for its superior quality,namely honey with a Protected Designation of Origin(PDO)or honey produced in protected areas,as it is associated with superior attributes and characteristics.Portugal is one of the leading countries in the production of PDO honey,with Montesinho Natural Park(MNP)being an excellent example of high-quality Portuguese honey,known for its distinctive attributes.However,environmental threats pose a double challenge,leading to a decline in honey production and compromising its overall quality.This study aimed to assess the specifc physicochemical parameters and nutritional characteristics of MNP honey and investigate their correlation with the different locations of apiaries.Materials and Methods:MNP honey samples(n=13)were obtained from local producers or purchased at supermarkets.Standard physicochemical parameters,such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural,diastase activity,moisture and ash content,free acidity,electrical conductivity and pH,were determined according to honey legislation.Additionally,colour parameters,protein,low-molecular-weight carbohydrates(monoand disaccharides),and mineral content were determined.Results:The results obtained were consistent with the requirements outlined in the legislation and those described in the literature.The results suggest that geographical factors within the park and boundaries do not contribute to variations in the analysed parameters.Conclusions:A signifcant level of homogeneity was evident in all parameters evaluated among the MNP honey samples.This is the frst comprehensive study of the physicochemical properties of honey from various apiaries within the MNP.

关 键 词：HONEY MNP physicochemical properties honey quality geographical infuences 

分 类 号：TS201.3[轻工技术与工程—食品科学]