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Title: | Quality evaluation of some honey samples from Lagos Nigeria |
Authors: | Fasasi, K. A. Malaka, S. L. O. Amund, Olukayode O. |
Keywords: | Acidity Hydroxymethylfurfural Bee farm Market |
Issue Date: | 2005 |
Publisher: | JTB |
Citation: | Fasasi, K. A., Malaka, S. L. O., & Amund, O. O. (2005). Quality evaluation of some honey samples from Lagos Nigeria. |
Abstract: | The quality of five samples of honey obtained from research bee farm (University of Lagos) and Tejuoso market, Lagos, was evaluated. 80 % of the samples exhibited proper maturity based on the low moisture content (17.20 + 0.43 %). The ash contents were within the limit allowed for floral honey (0.6%) and indicating the cleanliness of honey samples. Low hydroxymethylfurfural content (8.49 + 2.67 mg kg-l) and high diastase activity (18.62 + 3.83Go) indicated high level of freshness. The total acidity which was below 40 meq kg-l indicated absence of undesirable fermentation, while the pH (3.87 + 0.20) was within the recommended value. The Glucose, fructose and sucrose contents were 26.80 + 3.96 %, 38.88 + 0.83% and 1.59 + 0.63% respectively. |
URI: | http://repository.elizadeuniversity.edu.ng/jspui/handle/20.500.12398/208 |
ISSN: | 0795-3089 |
Appears in Collections: | Research Articles |
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