Heavy metal and hydroxymethyl furfural content in bee honey

摘要

HMF can be used as an indicator of heat and storage changes in honey. HMF is formed by the breakdown of fructose in the presence of an acid. Heat increases the speed of this reaction. The identification of the parameters of the quality of honey produced in Latvia shows the possibility to compete in the local market and the possibility to be exported in EU countries. Current project shows that concentrations of heavy metals in the local bee honey are not increased compare with imported honey.