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Trace elements in wild and orchard honeys.

M Almeida-Silva1, N Canha, C Galinha

  • 1Instituto Tecnológico e Nuclear, URSN, E.N., Sacavém, Portugal.

Applied Radiation and Isotopes : Including Data, Instrumentation and Methods for Use in Agriculture, Industry and Medicine
|February 4, 2011
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This study identified and quantified trace elements in Portuguese orchard and wild honey using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA). Results provide insights into the nutritional value and physical properties of these honey types.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Trace Element Analysis

Background:

  • Honey is a natural product with significant nutritional value.
  • Trace elements in honey can indicate geographical origin and potential health benefits.
  • Understanding honey composition is crucial for quality control and consumer information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and quantify trace elements in orchard and wild honey from mainland Portugal.
  • To evaluate the nutritional values of the honey samples based on their elemental content.
  • To assess physical properties like electrical conductivity and pH.

Main Methods:

  • Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) was employed for elemental quantification.
  • Analysis included a comprehensive list of elements: Ag, As, Br, Ca, Cl, Cs, Cu, Fe, K, La, Mg, Mn, Na, Rb, Sb, Sc, U, and Zn.

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  • Physical properties such as electrical conductivity and pH were also measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Quantification of 19 trace elements in both orchard and wild honey samples.
    • Data on essential dietary nutrients present in the honey.
    • Assessment of physical characteristics relevant to honey quality.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully identified and quantified trace elements in Portuguese honey.
    • The findings contribute to understanding the nutritional profile and quality of local honey varieties.
    • Results can inform consumers and producers about the elemental composition and properties of orchard and wild honey.