Study of Sugars in Multifloral Honeys

Abstract

Honey is an extraordinary and unique sweetening agent. Multifloral honeys are synthesised by honey bees by collecting floral nectars from differnt flower in different ratios. It is a natural product containing both food and medicinal values without causing any adverse effects. Out of all nutrients of the food carbohydrates(sugars) are the most important nutrient which gives instant energy (power house in terms of energy). These carbohydrates are taking a very crucial role in metabolic activities (biological activities of the body) carried out in the body. They also responsible for the texture of the honey. Thus we have studied and investigated the comparative amounts of carbohydrates. The amounts of carbohydrates are calculated as reducing, non-reducing, and dextrin’s. The reducing and non-reducing sugars are given by F/G ratios in different multifloral honeys of East-Godavari, A.P India. For the above study the samples are collected from different areas in different seasons form A.P. In general multifloral honey is used as general syrup unlike unifloral which can be used for prarticular health purpose. Origin of honey decided by the pollen analysis of the honey.