A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF HOUSEHOLD METHODS FOR EVALUATING THE PHYSICAL, BIOCHEMICAL, ANTIOXIDANT, AND ANTIMICROBIAL PARAMETERS OF HONEY
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Honey is widely recognized for its multifaceted therapeutic properties, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. Despite its popularity, the quality assurance of honey remains a significant concern for consumers, particularly regarding its authenticity and health benefits. Household methods for evaluating physical, biochemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial parameters provide cost-effective alternatives to laboratory testing. This review comprehensively evaluates commonly used household methods for assessing honey quality, with particular emphasis on physical characteristics (moisture content, viscosity, color, and electrical conductivity), biochemical composition (sugar profiling, pH, and ash content), antioxidant activity (phenolic content, DPPH scavenging activity, and ascorbic acid), and antimicrobial properties (inhibition zones and minimum inhibitory concentration). Based on experimental data collected from 50 honey samples sourced from five regions of Maharashtra, India (Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Solapur), we examined the reliability and accuracy of these methods. The results indicate a significant correlation between household methods and laboratory techniques, suggesting that simple home-based testing can be a viable tool for assessing honey quality. These findings underscore the importance of standardizing household methods to ensure the authenticity and health benefits of honey.
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