Veterinary and control examination of honey sold in the retail network

To confirm the quality of honey, we conducted a study of 11 samples. We conducted organoleptic studies on 7 indicators. The following were determined: color, aroma, taste, consistency, crystallization, signs of fermentation and the presence of mechanical impurities. The color of honey varied from light yellow to dark brown, the aroma in 7 samples was weak, in 4 - strong and even saturated. The taste ranges from mild to sweetly sweet. When determining the consistency of honey, it was revealed that 45.5% had a dense, 36.4% - liquid and 18.1% - viscous consistency. Crystallization was absent in 54.5% of honey. Signs of fermentation and the presence of mechanical impurities were not found in all honey samples. Microscopic studies have revealed the presence of honey (sugar) crystals, as well as pollen grains of honey plants. During the research, it was found that 3 of honey had sugar and honey, 3 -only sugar and 5 - only honey crystals. Pollen grains of honey plants were found in all samples.