Abstract
Influence of spatial variation on the physicochemical properties and mineral content of stingless bee honey (Heterotrigona itama) in Terengganu, Malaysia
Highlights
Stingless bees are the major group of eusocial bees in the world with more than 600 species reported worldwide (Lavinas et al, 2019)
Stingless bee honey collected from the hives at Telaga Papan was the most acidic compared to other places
The result of this research shows that there was no significant difference in moisture content in stingless bee honey collected from all locations
Summary
Stingless bees are the major group of eusocial bees in the world with more than 600 species reported worldwide (Lavinas et al, 2019). (Ranneh et al, 2018), thanks to their smaller body size that allows them to collect nectar from diverse species of flowers (Omar et al, 2019). This stingless bee’s ability, as well as their flower constancy behaviours, influences the value of the bioactive compound in their honey (Aljadi and Kamaruddin, 2004). Razali et al (2018) stated that the pureness of honey can only be determined by evaluating its physicochemical properties such as moisture, pH, total soluble solids, colour attributes and intensity, antioxidant content, and minerals, while the originality of honey can be identified by its origin. This study aims to explore the influence of spatial variation on the physicochemical, phytochemical characteristics, and mineral content of stingless bee honey in a selected location in Terengganu, Malaysia
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