Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
Hashib Ansari, Meena Agnihotri, MS Khan, Harminder Singh Baweja, K Lakshmi Rao and Hemwati Nandan

Abstract:
Honey is a high-energy food enriched with medicinal properties. Its nutritional and medicinal properties depend upon its composition which is greatly influenced by the floral sources and the local environmental conditions. In the present study, two samples of honey from different parts of Uttarakhand Chamoli and Rudraprayag (Garhwal) region were evaluated in terms of quality factors at the Intertek Private India limited laboratory. The various parameters undertaken were physicochemical characteristics of the honey, including its moisture content, specific gravity, hydroxymethylfurfural content, acidity, total reducing sugars, and sucrose content and all these parameters followed all the specifications of FSSAI. Fiehe's test for both samples came back negative, proving that no adulteration. Both the samples were free from pesticide residue and antibiotic residue. Moreover, all nutritional testing was in compliance with industry standards.