Powdered honey - drying methods and parameters, types of carriers and drying aids, physicochemical properties and storage stability

摘要

Background. Honey powder is an attractive substitute for liquid honey, which application in food and pharmaceutical industry is limited due to high density and viscosity. However, the manufacturing of powdered honey is still a challenge both for industry as well as researchers. It results from the chemical composition of this unique product, mainly from high content of sugars and organic acids. Honey powder preparation involves the application of appropriate carrier, drying aid and/or enriching component, drying method and parameters. It can be also preceded by selected pretreatment methods.