Physicochemical Characterization Of Argentinian Honeys From The Phytogeographic Provinces Pampeana, Espinal And Monte Based On Their Sugar Profiles And Quality Parameters

The honeys from the Phytogeographic Provinces (PP) of south Buenos Aires province (Argentina) were characterised by sugar composition and physicochemical parameters used for honey quality control. A large set (n=329) traceable raw samples obtained beekeepers analysed met specifications national and/or international standards evaluated parameters, which denoted their blossom origin confirmed authenticity, good maturity freshness. influence flora pedoclimatic conditions each phytogeographical region, as well beekeeping practices, on physical chemical properties allowed its characterization. Thus, southeast characterized higher contents moisture, fructose, maltose, erlose, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) ash, pH electrical conductivity (EC) slightly lighter colours; while southwest showed free acidities, sucrose content ºBrix values. Honeys PP Espinal exhibited characteristic lower HMF ash EC values, larger amounts sucrose. Monte presented typical moisture darker colours. Pampeana typified fructose.