Labeling Regulations and Quality Control of Honey Origin: A Review

[en] Honey, a complex product made by bees, represents a rich natural source of simple carbohydrates. The characteristic flavor, health benefits, and high economic value of honey depend on its origin and production methods. Therefore, labels have been developed to recognize honey quality linked to origin or production method, in order to inform consumers about these specific determinants. This review aims to deepen the knowledge of honey quality linked to the origin and to present an overview of the literature concern- ing the methods to determine its authenticity. Legislative aspects and the general parameters required for honey generic quality are presented, as well as honey quality control methods with emphasis on the profiling determination.

Disciplines :

Food science

Author, co-author :

Madas, Mariana-Niculina ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Doct. sc. agro. & ingé. biol.

Mărghitaş, Liviu Alexandru; University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj- Napoca, Romania > Departement of Apiculture and Sericulture

Dezmirean, Daniel Severus; University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj- Napoca, Romania > Departement of Apiculture and Sericulture

Bobiş, Otilia; University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Cluj- Napoca, Romania > Departement of Apiculture and Sericulture

Abbas, Ouissam; Walloon Agricultural Research Centre, Gembloux, Belgium ; Food and Feed Quality Unit

Danthine, Sabine ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > SMARTECH

Francis, Frédéric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Gestion durable des bio-agresseurs

Haubruge, Eric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Gestion durable des bio-agresseurs

Nguyen, Bach Kim ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Agronomie, Bio-ingénierie et Chimie (AgroBioChem) > Gestion durable des bio-agresseurs

Language :

English

Title :

Labeling Regulations and Quality Control of Honey Origin: A Review

Publication date :

2020

Journal title :

Food Reviews International

ISSN :

8755-9129

eISSN :

1525-6103

Publisher :

Marcel Dekker, New York, United States - New York

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