Research Article
A Study on the Quality and Identity of Brazilian Pampa Biome Honey: Evidences for Its Beneficial Effects against Oxidative Stress and Hyperglycemia
Table 3
Brazilian legislation requirements for physicochemical parameters.
| | Parameter | Limits |
| | Moisture (%) | Maximum 20 | | Insoluble solids (%) | Maximum 0.1 | | pH | # | | Free acidity (mEq/Kg) | Maximum 50 | | Reducing sugars (%) | Minimum 65 | | Apparent sucrose (%) | Maximum 6 | | Total protein (mg/g) | # | | HMF (mg/Kg) | Maximum 60 | | Lugol’s reaction | Qualitative-negative | | Lund’s reaction (mL) | Maximum 0.6–3.0 |
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#: There is no regulation or legislation imposing limits.
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