UNIVERSITY OF MALTA  
  Institute of Earth Systems 
   R&I Research Project   

Molecular Characterization and Authentication of Maltese Honey (MolCAMH)

Summary

The Maltese Islands are renowned for the production of genuine honey from different floral sources depending on the season and the location of the apiary.  This project aims to evaluate the quality of the honey produced in the Maltese Islands.  The intention is to collect as many samples as possible, from different sources and pollinating seasons.  The consortium aims to screen local honey samples for their physicochemical constitution and floral origin. The physicochemical characteristics that will be studied are moisture content, pH, conductivity, colour, phytochemical analysis and enzymatic activity. All samples will be subjected to DNA analysis to determine the floral origin of the honey and if the honey is of mono-floral or multi-floral origins.

Outcomes

Published material

Project Funded by the Malta Council for Science and Technology

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