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Compositional Assessment of Honeys from the Central Atlantic Forest: Multielement and Physicochemical Characterization

  • 0Instituto de Humanidades, Artes e Ciências, Universidade Federal do Sul da Bahia, Campus Sosígenes Costa, Porto Seguro, Bahia 45810-000, Brazil.
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October 27, 2025

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October 27, 2025

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Summary

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Brazilian honey quality is highlighted by its mineral and physicochemical profile. This study supports conservation efforts for the Atlantic Forest biome through honey authentication.

Area Of Science

  • Food Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Background

  • Brazilian honey consumption and exportation are increasing, necessitating robust authentication and traceability.
  • The Atlantic Forest, a unique Brazilian biodiversity hotspot, faces threats.
  • Characterizing regional honey provides insights into its quality and potential for conservation initiatives.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To determine the multielemental and physicochemical composition of honey from Brazil's Atlantic Forest Central Corridor.
  • To assess honey quality against Brazilian and international standards.
  • To explore the potential of honey characterization for biome conservation.

Main Methods

  • Inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) for multielemental analysis.
  • Standard physical-chemical methods for parameters like moisture, acidity, HMF, and sugar content.
  • Principal component analysis (PCA) for differentiating honey types.

Main Results

  • Detailed mineral profiles (Al, Ca, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Se, Sr, Zn) and physicochemical properties were established.
  • Potassium, calcium, and magnesium were identified as predominant minerals.
  • Most honey samples complied with established quality standards, and PCA successfully distinguished polyfloral from monofloral varieties.

Conclusions

  • Honey from the Atlantic Forest exhibits a distinct quality profile.
  • The findings support the use of honey characterization as a tool for regional product authentication.
  • This research contributes to the valorization and potential conservation of the Atlantic Forest biome.