Avaliação físico-química de méis de abelha comercializados nos municípios de Eunápolis e Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brasil

Abstract

Honey is a natural food, widely consumed for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. Because it is readily available in street markets, often without an inspection seal, concerns arise regarding its quality and safety. This study aims to evaluate the quality of honey sold at street markets in the municipalities of Porto Seguro and Eunápolis, in the far south of Bahia, comparing its physical and chemical parameters with the standards established by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA). Honey samples were purchased at the Porto Seguro and Eunápolis markets, as well as in the formal market with an inspection seal. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were performed to determine possible adulteration. The quantitative analyses included moisture, ash content, glucose, and acidity. The qualitative analyses included the Lugol test, Fiehe test, and Lund test. Comparing the results will allow us to assess whether the products sold meet legally regulated standards and reflect on the safety and quality of these products in the region.