Vol. 10, Issue 2 (2021)

Author(s):
Rathod MS and Katke SD

Abstract:
Honey is characterized as a natural and raw foodstuff that can be consumed not only as a sweetener but also as medicine due to its therapeutic impact on human health. It is prone to adulterants caused by humans that manipulate the quality of honey. Although honey consumption has remarkably increased in the last few years all around the world, the safety of honey is not assessed and monitored regularly. Since the number of consumers of honey adulteration have increased in recent years, their trust and interest in this valuable product has decreased. Honey adulterants are any substances that are added to the pure honey. Food adulteration occurs globally and in many facets and affects almost all food commodities. Adulteration not only constitutes a considerable economic problem but also may lead to serious health issues for consumers. As the methods of adulterating foods have become more sophisticated, very efficient and reliable techniques for the detection of fraudulent manipulations are required.