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The role of enzymes in honey

Authors: Matej Tkáč, Lenka Vorlová, Lenka Kaniová, Sandra Dluhošová and Iva Steinhauserová
Keywords: diastase activity, electrical conductivity, hydroxymethylfurfural, moisture content

This study focused on the analysis of diastase activity, hydroxymethylfurfural, moisture content and electrical conductivity in honey samples from stores in Brno. We collected and analysed 34 honey samples. We proceeded in accordance with the “Harmonised Methods of the International Honey Commission” (Bogdanov 2009). Three of the blossom honey samples were labelled “Czech Honey”. Of … [Read more…]

A comparison of the Schade and Phadebas methods for determining diastase activity in honey

Authors: Blanka Zábrodská, Michaela Králová and Lenka Vorlová
Keywords: Phadebas method, Schade method, bee product, diastase activity, enzymes, honey

The aim of this work was to assess methods for determining diastase activity in honey. Eight samples of honey from the retail network and 48 blends of honey with syrups (Apifood and Apivital) were tested using the Schade method and the Phadebas enzyme method. One of the eight samples of honey failed to meet the … [Read more…]