Differentiation of Acacia, Sunflower and Tilia Honeys from Different Countries Based on Sugar Composition, Physicochemical and Color Parameters

Abstract

The purpose of this work was to characterize three different types of honey (sunflower, tilia, and acacia) commercialized in Spain, Romania, and Czech Republic from the point of view of their values on physical-chemical (HMF, diastase activity, moisture, electrical conductivity), sugar composition and colour parameters. A multivariate analysis made it possible to differentiate these three types of honey according to the parameters analysed. However, it was found that the country had less influence in its differentiation than the variety of honey.