Identification of volatile compounds in solvent extracts of honeys produced in South Africa

• Published in: African journal of agricultural research Vol. 6; no. 18; pp. 4327 - 4334
• Main Authors: Manyi-Loh, Christy E, Clarke, Anna M, Ndip, Roland N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lagos Academic Journals 12.09.2011
• Subjects: African studies; Comparative analysis; Food Products; Pharmaceuticals; Science and Technology; Statistical analysis; South Africa

Volatile organic compounds in honey are derived from numerous biosynthetic pathways and contribute in the organoleptic and aromatic properties of honey as well as aid in its floral and geographical origin determination. They are usually extracted from the sugar matrix using various methods associate...