Geographical Differentiation of Honeys from Entre Ríos (Argentina) through Physicochemical Analysis: A Scientific Approach for the Characterization and Authentication of Regional Honeys

BRELIS LUCIA; CAROLINA GENEVOIS E.; PRIMOST DANIEL; BUSCH VERÓNICA MARÍA

Biology and Life Sciences Forum

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Año: 2023 vol. 26 p. 53 - 53

2673-9976

Argentina’s prominent global position in honey production is due to its extensive agroecological diversity. This study assessed the influence of geographical origin on physicochemical properties of honeys from southeastern Entre Ríos. 104 honeys from Gualeguaychú (GU), Islas del Ibicuy (II), and Concepción del Uruguay (CU) (2020–2022) were analyzed. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed among districts: II displayed the lowest values (colour, conductivity, acidity, pH and ash) GU showed moderate values, and CU exhibited the highest values, except for humidity. Chemometric analyses explained 75.5% data variability (PCA) and successfully classified 85.3% of samples by origin (LDA). These findings bear implications for product differentiation and market value enhancement in Entre Ríos’ honey industry, serving as a foundation for future quality control and origin identification endeavors.