Developing a new testing methodology for honey authentication

Abstract:
The aim of this project was to investigate a) the suitability of Spatially offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS), a non-invasive technique used to acquire measurements through packaging, for detecting the type and percentage of exogenous sugar adulteration in honey and b) to develop DNA markers (DNA barcoding) to identify the presence of DNA from plant sources such as rice and sugar beet which are used for making sugar syrups used for honey adulteration
Date:
2025
Keywords:
Honey adulteration, Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS), Non-invasive spectroscopy, DNA barcoding, Rice syrup adulteration, Sugar beet syrup adulteration, Food authenticity testing
Funding Body:
FSA, UK
Contractor:
Cranfield University
Project Code:
FS900185
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Type:
Research: Laboratory Based
Open Access:
Yes
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