New methods of honey research have been mastered and implemented in the Tula testing laboratory, the Federal State Budgetary Institution “Central Scientific and Methodological Veterinary Laboratory” reports.
Using the conductometric method for determining the electrical conductivity of honey, you can find out from which flowers the honey was collected, and whether syrup was added to it.
The photometric method for the determination of proline makes it possible to determine the maturity of honey.
The spectrophotometric (confirmatory) method of research allows you to determine if the honey sample contains hydroxymethylfurfural or HMF. This is a possible indicator of honey falsification, as well as violations during processing, packaging and storage of beekeeping products. GMF has carcinogenic, toxic properties and affects the human central nervous system.
In addition, the Tula Testing Laboratory has developed methods for determining a wide range of pesticides in honey.
Recall that in 2019 in the Tula region a record number of bees died due to violations in the use of pesticides.
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