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Exploring geographical influences on physicochemical characteristics of honey: the Montesinho Natural Park scenario

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dc.contributor.authorSoares, Sónia
dc.contributor.authorMagalhães, Leandro
dc.contributor.authorMoreira, Manuela M.
dc.contributor.authorRede, Diana
dc.contributor.authorFernandes, Virgínia Cruz
dc.contributor.authorViegas, Olga
dc.contributor.authorPinto, Edgar
dc.contributor.authorAlmeida, Agostinho
dc.contributor.authorAzevedo, Rui
dc.contributor.authorDelerue-Matos, Cristina
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-03T09:27:11Z
dc.date.available2025-01-03T09:27:11Z
dc.date.issued2024-03-11
dc.description.abstractIn recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the global consumption of honey, driven by the high demand for natural products that offer health benefits. Consequently, consumers show a preference for honey, recognised for its superior quality, namely honey with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) or honey produced in protected areas, as it is associated with superior attributes and characteristics. Portugal is one of the leading countries in the production of PDO honey, with Montesinho Natural Park (MNP) being an excellent example of high-quality Portuguese honey, known for its distinctive attributes. However, environmental threats pose a double challenge, leading to a decline in honey production and compromising its overall quality. This study aimed to assess the specific physicochemical parameters and nutritional characteristics of MNP honey and investigate their correlation with the different locations of apiaries. MNP honey samples (n=13) were obtained from local producers or purchased at supermarkets. Standard physicochemical parameters, such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, diastase activity, moisture and ash content, free acidity, electrical conductivity and pH, were determined according to honey legislation. Additionally, colour parameters, protein, low-molecular-weight carbohydrates (mono- and disaccharides), and mineral content were determined. The results obtained were consistent with the requirements outlined in the legislation and those described in the literature. The results suggest that geographical factors within the park and boundaries do not contribute to variations in the analysed parameters. A significant level of homogeneity was evident in all parameters evaluated among the MNP honey samples. This is the first comprehensive study of the physicochemical properties of honey from various apiaries within the MNP.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationSoares, S., Magalhães, L., Moreira, M. M., Rede, D., Fernandes, V. C., Viegas, O., Pinto, E., Almeida, A., Azevedo, R., & Delerue-Matos, C. (2024). Exploring geographical influences on physicochemical characteristics of honey: The Montesinho Natural Park scenario. Food Quality and Safety, 8, fyae015. https://doi.org/10.1093/fqsafe/fyae015pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1093/fqsafe/fyae015pt_PT
dc.identifier.eissn2399-1402
dc.identifier.issn2399-1399
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/26952
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherOXFORD Academicpt_PT
dc.relationThis work received the financial support from the Portugal national funds, FCT/MCTES (Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia and Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior), through the Project MTS/SAS/0077/2020 DOI 10.54499/MTS/SAS/0077/2020—“Honey+—New reasons to care honey from the Natural Park of Montesinho: A bioindicator of environmental quality & its therapeutic potential”.pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionhttps://academic.oup.com/fqs/article/doi/10.1093/fqsafe/fyae015/7625470pt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectHoneypt_PT
dc.subjectMNPpt_PT
dc.subjectPhysicochemical propertiespt_PT
dc.subjectHoney qualitypt_PT
dc.subjectGeographical influencespt_PT
dc.titleExploring geographical influences on physicochemical characteristics of honey: the Montesinho Natural Park scenariopt_PT
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.titleFood Quality and Safetypt_PT
oaire.citation.volume8pt_PT
person.familyNamePinto
person.givenNameEdgar
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person.identifier.orcid0000-0002-8021-4783
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typearticlept_PT
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