PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF HONEY BEES OF SOME MUNICIPALITIES OF STATE RORAIMA

• Published in: Tchê química Vol. 15; no. 29; pp. 39 - 48
• Main Authors: FARIAS, L. R., MENDES, T. M. F. F., PANERO, F. S., SATELLES, J. L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 20.01.2018
• ISSN: 1806-0374; 1806-0374
• DOI: 10.52571/PTQ.v15.n29.2018.39_Periodico29_pgs_39_48.pdf

The objective of this study was to characterize, through the physical-chemical parameters: pH, density, refractive index, moisture, total acidity, electrical conductivity, Lund test and ash, 20 honey bee samples from some municipalities in the State of Roraima : Cantá, Caroebe, São Luís do Anauá, Pacaraima and Vila Moderna. The results showed that 45% of the total samples studied presented values of moisture and acidity above the limits established by the standards. It is known that these parameters are related to the degree of maturity, processing, conditions of storage, adulteration and freshness of these honeys. As for the 55% of the remaining samples, these presented results within the limits established by the Brazilian standards, however, it is necessary to determine the other parameters required by the legislation to infer about the quality of the honeys produced and marketed in Roraima. In general, the results obtained present new information on the parameters that define the honey quality of bees in the State of Roraima.