Effects of storage time on the quality of stingless bee Tetragonula biroi Friese) honey
2023
Magpantay, H.D.A. | Alvarez, P.L.J. | Belina-Aldemita, Ma.D. | Yanos, A.A. | Cervancia, C.R.
Stingless bee honey (SBH) has a unique sour taste and distinct flavor compared to honey from Apis species. The demand for SBH has increased in the Philippines because of its known therapeutic properties. Even if it is sold immediately after harvest, it is crucial to know its shelf-life in anticipation of large volume production shortly. Thus, this study was conducted to determine if storage for 5 mo at room temperature will alter its physichochemical characteristics.The average values for the pH level, moisture will alter its physicochemical characteristics. The average values for the pH level, moisture content, HMF content, reducing sugar content, and total sugar content during the 5-mo storage period were 3.30+-0.02, 26.95+-0.07%, 2.40+-0.55 mg/kg, 46.08+-0.43%, and 46.78+-1.51%, respectively. The values for each parameter did not change significantly during the duration of the study. This indicates that SBH can remain stable for at least a 5-mo period.
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