A study on the determination of physicochemical properties of honey from different valleys of Gilgit-Baltistan

This study was carried out to investigate the physiochemical properties of local honey collected from different flora of Gilgit-Baltistan namely: Herbal, Acacia and Berry, promoted by some local honeybee keepers who are supposed to be famous for quality honey produce. The physicochemical parameters like moisture content, pH, titratable acidity, total sugars, reducing sugar and non-reducing sugar were analyzed. Research findings pointed out that the physicochemical property in local honey of Gilgit was in accordance with the codex standard and it meets the significant quality criteria of a high-quality honey. Besides, the sensorial excellence of local honey like color, texture and flavor were also significantly superior to any other honey produced in any other corner of Pakistan. It is pertinent to declare that necessary precautions must be taken to ensure standardized beekeeping techniques, manufacturing and storing processes to improve honey quality.