Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine some essential minerals (Na, K, Ca and Mg) content of honey produced in Chena Woreda, Kaffa Zone, Ethiopia. For mineral analysis, nine (9) honey samples each of 0.5 to 1 kg were obtained from Chena district. Sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium content of honey samples were determined by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. There was significant variation (p < 0.05) observed between honey samples. The honey sample SC 1 had significantly (p < 0.05) highest calcium content (551.9 ± 21.9 mg/kg) and potassium (70.17 ± 1.24 mg/kg). The result also showed that sample SC 2 had significantly higher (p < 0.05) sodium (283.7 ± 18.7 mg/kg) and magnesium (47.7 ± 2.12 mg/kg) than other honey samples. Results obtained in this study, indicated that tested honey produced in Chena district are good for human consumption. More research should be conducted periodically on the elemental content of honey to indicate their origin and track the development of pollutants in particular areas. Keywords: Essential elements; honey; potassium; calcium; magnesium; sodium DOI : 10.7176/CMR/11-7-01 Publication date :September 30 th 2019
Highlights
The demand for bio-products has been high in recent years
Honey contains different quantities of minerals ranging from 0.02 g/100 g to 1.03 g/100 g, with potassium being the most abundant element comprising approximately one-third of the total mineral content (White, 1975; De Ferrer et al, 2004; Bogdanov et al, 2007; Chakir et al, 2011)
Macro mineral elements, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium play a critical role in biological systems
Summary
The demand for bio-products has been high in recent years. Bee honey, a bio-product consumed worldwide, is composed of sweet plant and bee secretions utilized and stored by honeybees in their hives as a source of energy. Honey contains different quantities of minerals ranging from 0.02 g/100 g to 1.03 g/100 g, with potassium being the most abundant element comprising approximately one-third of the total mineral content (White, 1975; De Ferrer et al, 2004; Bogdanov et al, 2007; Chakir et al, 2011). Macro mineral elements, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium play a critical role in biological systems. The present study was conducted to determine the concentrations of minerals of honey in Chena district to verify their quality and safety for human consumption
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