Influence of the quantity and species composition of pollen on the physico-chemical and organoleptic characteristics of flower honey depending on its botanical origin
https://doi.org/10.52419/issn2072-2419.2026.1.120
Abstract
In this work, a comprehensive study of 75 samples of floral honey of various botanical origin (buckwheat, sunflower, lime, forest and meadow grasses) was carried out in order to establish a correlation between pollen composition, physico-chemical parameters and organoleptic properties. Microscopic pollen analysis was used to determine the dominant botanical origin, calculate the total content of pollen grains (OSPZ), and determine the qualitative composition of pollen in honey samples. In parallel, the main physico -chemical parameters were determined: water mass fraction, water activity (Aw), acidity, diastase number, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMP) content and electrical conductivity. The organoleptic assessment included the determination of color, aroma, taste, consistency and crystallization. As a result of the conducted research, it was established that monoflora honeys (buckwheat, sunflower, lime) have a clearly defined pollen composition with a dominant pollen content of more than 45% and a specific set of characteristics. A high WSP (>80,000 grains/ 10 g) correlates with an increased ash content and electrical conductivity, which is especially typical for honey with a predominance of pollen from plants of the Asteraceae and Fabaceae families. As a result of the evaluation of organoleptic characteristics, it was determined that each group of honey samples had a specific profile. In addition, pollen analysis is effective not only for authenticating monoflora honeys, but also for geographically linking polyflora samples. The data obtained are of practical value for the development and refinement of national and international standards for honey, to combat counterfeiting.
About the Authors
T. V. Kalyuzhnaya
St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Candidate of Veterinary Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise
A. A. Shamonova
St. Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
2nd-year student at the Faculty of Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise
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Kalyuzhnaya T.V., Shamonova A.A. Influence of the quantity and species composition of pollen on the physico-chemical and organoleptic characteristics of flower honey depending on its botanical origin. International Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 2026;(1):120-127. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.52419/issn2072-2419.2026.1.120
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