Pure Honey: Assurance & Authentication
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-98912-4 (ISBN)
This book focuses on the critical issues surrounding honey authenticity and quality assurance. Targeting professionals involved in honey production, distribution, and regulatory oversight, the book provides a comprehensive guide to tackle the pervasive challenges of honey adulteration and mislabeling. In recent years, the honey industry has faced a surge in fraudulent practices, including the dilution of pure honey with various sugar syrups and other additives. This not only compromises the quality and nutritional value of honey but also poses serious health risks to consumers. The need for robust quality assurance and authentication measures has never been more crucial. This book seeks to fill this gap by offering a deep dive into the latest analytical techniques, industry best practices and regulatory standards for ensuring the purity and authenticity of honey products. The importance of this book lies in its potential to revolutionize the way the honey industry approaches quality assurance. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as DNA authentication, chromatographic analysis, and sensory evaluation, the book empowers professionals to adopt proactive strategies against adulteration. By raising awareness about the significance of pure and authentic honey, the book contributes to building consumer trust and safeguarding public health.
Pure Honey: Assurance & Authentication explores cutting-edge methodologies and technologies for guaranteeing the authenticity and quality of honey. This concise yet comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of honey analysis, emphasizing the integration of innovative approaches such as DNA authentication, advanced chromatographic techniques, and sensory evaluation. By addressing the industry's pressing need for foolproof measures against adulteration and mislabeling, this book aims to be the go-to resource for professionals seeking practical insights and proactive strategies. Its relevance lies in its potential to revolutionize honey quality control practices, fostering transparency, consumer trust, and ultimately safeguarding the integrity of honey products in the market. Professionals engaged in honey production, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Beekeepers, honey processors, food scientists, researchers and government officials responsible for setting and enforcing standards in the food industry will find valuable insights within its pages. The book is designed to serve as a practical handbook, providing step-by-step guidance on implementing effective quality control measures and authentication protocols. Beekeepers, honey processors, food scientists, researchers, and government officials responsible for setting and enforcing standards in the food industry will find valuable insights within its pages.
Dr. Muhammad Zafar did Ph.D. in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad-Pakistan in 2011. Currently, he is working as Associate Professor (Tenured), and Incharge Herbarium (ISL) in the Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Pakistan. He is a renowned scientist in the field of medicinal plants, plant biodiversity, and Plant Systematics and Biodiversity. He is the founder of the first Melissopalynology and traditional medicinal plants Labs, Biofuel Lab and Digital Herbarium at Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad Pakistan. Dr. Zafar has over 345 impact factor publications and ISI Web Sciences (citations ±7300, H-index 42), Google Scholar Citation (citations ±11542, H-index 54, i10-index 253) and in diverse fields of Plant Sciences. In addition to this he is the author of 13 international books and 23 book chapters published largely by Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley, etc. across the world. He is the Editorial board member of various journals of repute. He has successfully supervised/produced 16 Ph.D. and 66 M.Phil. research scholars in advanced areas of Plant Systematics & Biodiversity. Productive scientist awards by PCST (2009 to 2017); TTS Awards of Performance based Increment (2016 to 2020); Best research paper award by HEC (2011); Gold Medal (Prof. Dr. Zabta Khan Shinwari Award) from Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) in the field of Biotechnology in 2021 and Gold Medal award by Pakistan Academy of Sciences (2011) in field Botany. His creative work in the University includes the establishment of a digital herbarium, botanical garden renovation and nutraceutical laboratory for research in the University and linkage with industries for rural and academic development.
Professor Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad obtained his PhD (2008) in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Pakistan. He is renowned world Top Plant scientist in the field of Plant Systematics and Biodiversity. He is currently working as Professor, Director QAU Botanical Garden and Herbarium (ISL) and Chairman Department of Plant Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. He is Honorary Distinguished professor in China (CAS) and Uzbekistan. In 2023 the Government of Pakistan decorated with highest Civil Award of Pakistan (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) by his outstanding contribution the field of science and technology. He is an elected fellow Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) and is the Member & Awardee of international bodies i.e., IUCN, IBPES, AFOB, FLPH, PAS, TWAS, CAS, NAS, TUBITAK, MEVLANA, HEC, PBS, BSP. He has 844 publications (citations ±17405, H-index 63, i10-index 374) including 25 international books, 26 book chapters published mainly by Elsevier, Springer, Taylor & Francis, Wiley. He has successfully supervised/produced 40 PhDs, 175 M.Phil./M.Sc/BS research scholars. He has also been awarded various national and international awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions in the field of science and technology including Top 2% influential scientist of the World (2020-23); Distinguished scientist award by CAS-PIFI China (2023, 2017), TUBITAK (Turkey) visiting distinguished scientist (2022, 2023), Best Performance Award (2024) by QAU, Best Research Paper Award by Uzbekistani University (2023), Young Research Scholar Award by HEC (2019); Highly Cited Research Paper Award by Elsevier and Willey (2019,2020,2021), Young membership award by Pakistan Academy of Sciences, (2016); Productive scientist awards by PCST (2009 to 2017); TTS Performance based Awards (2010 to 2023); Post Doc. Fellowship by TWAS- (2012-13); Best book award by HEC (2013); Best research paper award by HEC (2011); Gold Medal award by Pakistan Academy of Sciences (2011).
Meral Kekeçoglu's major research area focuses on honey bee, beekeeping and bee products. Kekeçoglu discovered the Yigilca honey bee ecotype, which is naturally found
Health Benefits of Honeybee Pollen Flora and Its Importance for Food Security.- Combination of Traditional and Modern Approaches in Honey Authentication.- Use of Phenolic Compounds in Honey Identification.- Microbial Analysis in Honey Quality Assurance.- Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Honey Authenticity.- Honey: The Marvel Molecule of Mother Nature augments some Cutting-Edge Technologies for Analytical Validation.- Scientific Methods for Assessing Honey Quality.- The Influence of Honey's Botanical and Geographical Origins on Its Therapeutic Potential.- Innovations in Honey Quality Control.- Local Flora Influence on Honey: A Focus on Pollen Analysis.- Physicochemical characterization, in vitro antiproliferative effect, DNA fragmentation and cell cycle arrest potential of Turkish Sinop region chestnut honey against Breast Cancer Cells.- Flower Honey and Sustainable Development of Beekeeping in Azerbaijan.- Next-generation sequencing (NGS) and electronic nose (eNose) technologies for honey safety and authentication.- Global perspectives and challenges: Global perspectives on honey standard, Market challenges and opportunities in the honey industry.- Ethical and sustainable practices in Algerian beekeeping: A focus on honey production, authentication, and beekeeping practices.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 20.07.2025 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | XXIV, 423 p. 47 illus., 42 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Analytische Chemie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Technische Chemie | |
| Technik ► Lebensmitteltechnologie | |
| Schlagworte | Beekeeping practices • Honey Authentication • Honey Industry Standards • Honey Purity Standards • Honey Quality Control • Honey Safety |
| ISBN-10 | 3-031-98912-0 / 3031989120 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-031-98912-4 / 9783031989124 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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