Physicochemical quality of honey bee (Apis mellifera) in three bioclimatic zones in Apurimac Perú

Abstract

The research evaluates the physicochemical quality of honey bee (Apis mellifera) in three bioclimatic zones, within the department of Apurímac. Considering four parameters that are% humidity, Ph, Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and the diastase index as indicators of honey quality, a total of 3 repetitions were performed for each parameter in each life zone, making a total of 36 samples in its initial stage considering a constant temperature of 18 ° C and five days after harvest for each sample. In its second stage, the same parameters were discussed with the difference in temperature 30 ° C and 19 days after harvest. Observing that with increasing temperature and days of storage, there is an increase in the hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) indicator and a decrease in diastase activity; in terms of pH, there was a minimal difference determined that quality in the three bioclimatic zones comply with technical standards. Permissible sanitary measures are demonstrating that the quality and freshness of honey from the Chicmo district is stable and of good quality.