The Use of Fluorescence Spectrometry to Determine the Botanical Origin of Filtered Honeys

The aim of this study was to determine whether fluorescence spectrometry can be used to identify the botanical origin of filtered honeys. Sixty-two honey samples with different botanical origins, both filtered and unfiltered, were investigated in order to examine their fluorescence spectra. The resu...

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Main Authors: Aleksandra Wilczyńska, Natalia Żak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/6/1350
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Summary:The aim of this study was to determine whether fluorescence spectrometry can be used to identify the botanical origin of filtered honeys. Sixty-two honey samples with different botanical origins, both filtered and unfiltered, were investigated in order to examine their fluorescence spectra. The results showed that individual honey varieties have different fluorescence spectra, and the filtration process had no impact on these spectra. The results suggest that fluorescence spectroscopy may be a useful method to identify the botanical origin of filtered honeys.
ISSN:1420-3049