Abstract
The purpose of this study was to analyze Ukrainian bee honey according to organoleptic characteristics and species composition of pollen grains, to establish their origin, species and botanical homogeneity. Methods. The study of organoleptic indicators and pollen composition of bee honey was carried out using the methods specified in DSTU 4497:2005 "Natural honey. Technical conditions". Botanical homogeneity, i.e. monofloral or polyfloral, was determined in accordance with the Order on the Approval of the Requirements for Honey (MAPPU Order No. 330 on the Approval of the Requirements for Honey, 2019). The results. 156 samples of bee honey obtained from different regions of Ukraine were analyzed. Compliance with the requirements for the quality of natural honey according to organoleptic indicators has been established. The variety of botanical origin has been specified. The study of the species composition of pollen grains proved monofloral in 33 honey samples and polyfloral in 121. In addition, according to the results of the tests, 2 samples were classified as honeydew honey. Conclusions. Our tests have confirmed the unique pollen composition of each individual bee honey, on which the organoleptic properties depend. The pollen analysis of bee honey can be used to determine not only the type of raw material, botanical composition of honey, but also its geographical origin. Given the complexity of the microscopic method of studying the species composition of pollen grains of bee honey, there is a need to find new research methods.
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