Moroccan Journal of Chemistry, Vol 10, No 4 (2022)

Physico-chemical study and quality control of some types of Moroccan honey

S. Mehanned, A. Dehbi, R. El moustaine, A. Zaid, M. Chahboun, F. Souid, M. Boukili

Abstract


Honey is a very complex biological compound of great diversity, giving it a multitude of properties, both nutritionally and therapeutically. In order to determine the physico-chemical characteristics, three types of samples were collected from the region of Morocco. These are zandaz honey and black honey from the Bouyblane region, multi-flower honey from the Atlas region, and commercial honey called "Achefae". These honeys are analyzed for determination of pH, electrical conductivity, ash content, density, free acidity, hydroxymethylfurfural content, color intensity, and phenolic compounds. These physico-chemical parameters studied are the most frequently used as indicators of the quality and stability of honey and having a great influence on its organoleptic properties. The results showed that there were differences from one sample of honey to another and that they all meet international standards.