Rivis J. F., Koval's'kyj Ju. V., Saranchuk I. I., Klym O. Ja.
Pages: 27-31.

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Abstract

The purpose. To determine basic quality indicators of natural polyflorous honey selected from beehives, placed in different native zones of Carpathian region. Methods. In samples of natural polyflorous honey selected according to National standard DSTU 4497:2005, developed in NSC «I. Prokopovich Institute of beekeeping», the following basic quality indicators were determined: diastasis number and content of deoxidiziry sugars, proline, hydroxymethylfurfurol, lead, cadmium, arsenic. Results. In natural polyflorous honey, sampled from beehives, placed in forest-steppe zone of Carpathian region, most considerably varies diastasis number and content of recovering sugars, proline, hydroxymethylfurfurol and toxic mineral elements. High diastasis number of honey specifies greater intensity of fission in them of polysugars -and -amylase. High content of deoxidiziry sugars and proline in honey confirms their natural origin. Low level of hydroxymethylfurfurol in honey testifies, first of all, to their prolonged keeping ability. It can be confirmed by urbanization and industrialization of that native zone. Conclusions. Basic quality indicators aggravated most of all (in 1,32 – 45 times) in natural polyflorous honey, sampled from beehives, placed in forest-steppe zone of Carpathian region.

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Key words: bees, native zones of Carpathian region, quality indicators of natural polyflorous honey.

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