Tajniki smaku. Część 2: Analiza jakości miodów

The objective of the study was to evaluate honey quality based on specific physicochemical parameters. The honey samples were obtained from three distinct sources: harvested from the author’s own apiary, purchased from a supermarket, and directly acquired from a beekeeper in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. The examined kinds of honey were analyzed for various parameters, including water content, water activity, 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), proline, total acidity, diastase number, pH, specific conductivity, and pollen composition. The findings of the research affirmed that numerous factors during honey production can significantly influence the overall quality of the product.