Table 1.
Chemical composition of Apis mellifera and Apis florea honeys.
| Parameter | Apis mellifera | Apis florea | t-test |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture (%) | 18.50 ± 1.53 | 13.70 ± 0.79 | ** |
| Glucose (%) | 35.24 ± 1.06 | 36.38 ± 2.91 | NS |
| Fructose (%) | 33.70 ± 1.09 | 33.82 ± 3.16 | NS |
| Sucrose (%) | 7.32 ± 4.13 | 2.90 ± 1.85 | * |
| Invert sugar (%) | 68.94 ± 1.99 | 70.42 ± 5.55 | NS |
| Ash (%) | 0.26 ± 0.15 | 1.16 ± 0.13 | ** |
| Acidity (meq/kg) | 51.80 ± 1.947 | 98.40 ± 1.817 | * |
| pH | 3.62 ± 0.466 | 4.40 ± 0.10 | * |
| HMF (mg/100 g) | 3.78 ± 1. 4 | 3.17 ± 1.2 | NS |
Data presented are mean ± SD of triplicate readings.
NS = no significant differences.
*
Significant difference (P < 0.05).
**
Significant difference (P < 0.01).