The effect of moisture content in Nusa Tenggara Timur Forest honey on viscosity, pH and total dissolved solids

Abstract

This study to determine the physicochemical properties of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) forest honey from Apis Dorsata based on differences in moisture content. The method used was an experimental method with a completely randomized design of four treatments and four replications. The treatment given to NTT forest honey with a moisture content of 23% was reduced with a vacuum evaporator to 22%, 21% and 20%. The variables observed were viscosity, pH and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). The results showed that the decrease in moisture content in NTT forest honey using a vacuum evaporator had a very significant effect (P<0.01) on viscosity. The results of the study had a very significant effect on the TDS (P<0.01) and had no effect on the pH value. The viscosity value of NTT forest honey has an average of 747.25-953 poise. The average TDS value was 331.25-322.75 ppm and had an average pH value of 3.77-3.79. The conclusion of the study was that the reduction in moisture content in NTT forest honey had a very significant effect on viscosity and TDS in honey, but did not affect the pH value.