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Microorganisms in honey

J A Snowdon1, D O Cliver

  • 1National Honey Board, Longmont, CO 80501, USA.

International Journal of Food Microbiology
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Microorganisms in honey, primarily yeasts and spore-forming bacteria, can affect quality and safety. Understanding microbial sources and implementing good manufacturing practices are crucial for controlling honey contamination.

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Area of Science:

  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Safety
  • Microbial Spoilage

Background:

  • Honey's natural properties and industry controls result in low microbial levels.
  • Microorganisms in honey can impact product quality and safety.
  • Emerging technologies and uses for honey necessitate updated microbiological data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the types and sources of microorganisms in honey.
  • To discuss the implications of microbial presence for honey quality and safety.
  • To highlight the need for further research on microbial control in honey production.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing knowledge on honey microbiology.
  • Identification of primary (natural) and secondary (post-harvest) contamination sources.

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  • Discussion of common honey microbes: yeasts and spore-forming bacteria.

    • Main Results:

    • Yeasts and spore-forming bacteria are the primary microbes of concern in honey.
    • Honey's antimicrobial properties limit microbial growth, but some microbes can persist.
    • High counts of vegetative bacteria may indicate post-harvest contamination.

    Conclusions:

    • Standard industry practices effectively control yeast growth in honey.
    • Bacterial spores, including *C. botulinum*, are found in some honey samples.
    • Additional microbiological data is needed to address industry concerns and evolving honey applications.