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- Title
Study of Physicochemical Quality and Organic Contamination in Algerian Honey.
- Authors
Derrar, Sofiane; Lo Turco, Vincenzo; Albergamo, Ambrogina; Sgrò, Benedetta; Ayad, Mohamed Amine; Litrenta, Federica; Saim, Mohamed Said; Potortì, Angela Giorgia; Aggad, Hebib; Rando, Rossana; Di Bella, Giuseppa
- Abstract
Honey is a natural product extensively consumed in the world for its nutritional and healthy properties. However, residues of pesticides and environmental contaminants can compromise its quality. For this reason, the physicochemical parameters, and the organic contamination of monofloral and multifloral honey from three regions of Algeria (Tiaret, Laghouat, and Tindouf) were monitored to evaluate the quality of the honey and its safety for consumers. In general, the results obtained from the physicochemical analyses were in line with the EU standards. In terms of contamination, pesticides authorised and used in Algerian agriculture (metalaxyl-M and cyromazine), as well as a banned pesticide (carbaryl), were found in almost all the samples. However, only the concentration of cyromazine was higher than the relative EU maximum residue levels. PCB 180, PCB 189, anthracene, fluorene, and phenanthrene were mainly detected. All the honey shows traces of DiBP, DBP, DEHP, and DEHT, but no traces of bisphenols were found. Moreover, according to the dietary exposure assessment, a small amount of Algerian honey can be safely consumed. Overall, the data from this study should motivate the Algerian government to enhance their monitoring activities in beekeeping and to find solutions for implementing more sustainable agricultural practices harmonising with international legislation.
- Subjects
ALGERIA; HONEY; POLLUTANTS; SUSTAINABILITY; PESTICIDE residues in food; NATURAL products; PERSISTENT pollutants
- Publication
Foods, 2024, Vol 13, Issue 9, p1413
- ISSN
2304-8158
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/foods13091413