Moroccan Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): (March 2024)
Nutrition and Food Technology

Physico-chemical characterization of honeys collected in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region

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  • Mourad CHIKHAOUI,
  • Chaimaa ELAGDI,
  • Wadi BADRI,
  • Jamal MOUSLIM,
  • Houda EL HAJJOUJI
Mourad CHIKHAOUI Ecology and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
Chaimaa ELAGDI Ecology and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
Wadi BADRI Ecology and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
Jamal MOUSLIM Ecology and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco
Houda EL HAJJOUJI Ecology and Environment Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco

Published 2024-03-22

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Abstract

In order to study their physico-chemical quality, four types of honey were sampled from Beni Mellal-Khenifra region in Morocco: citrus honey, euphorbia honey, carob honey and anise honey. Five physico-chemical parameters were analyzed: moisture content, electrical conductivity, ash content, pH, and hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The results showed significant differences in the physico-chemical composition among the analyzed honey samples. With the exception of citrus honey, all other honey samples comply with established quality standards.

 Keywords: Honey, Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Physico-chemical characteristics

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