Preliminary studies of the sensory and physicochemical properties of floral honeys of the middle and lower Delta of the Parana River as tools for its characterization

Abstract

This paper describes sensory and physicochemical characteristics of honeys of the middle and lower Delta of the Paraná River to characterize them from commercial purpose. Among the 31 samples analyzed, it was possible to distinguish a cluster, with honeys that share the same characteristics: crystallized, with small crystals and low granularity in the mouth, sweetness between moderate and intense, colors between clear and amber, acidity between 20.96 and 36.04 meq / kg; The average conductivity values ranged from 371 to 797 mS / cm. Predominant flavor notes that predominated were vegetable, fruity, animal and warm. It is recommended to gather results from four crops to confirm the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of honeys from a geographical region. Consequently, this work will continue, to provide beekeepers and fractionators with a tool to promote the consumption of honeys from the middle and lower Delta.