Fraud analysis by addition of sugars and labeling in honey sold in the municipality of Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro
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https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n09a1223.1-8Keywords:
Fraud, honey, physical-chemical analysis, sanitary inspectionAbstract
The objective of this research was to evaluate possible adulterations by adding sugars or dextrin in honeys sold in the municipality of Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, in addition to performing an analysis of labeling compliance. For this, ten different brands analyzed in duplicates were used, making a total of 20 samples. This study sought to detect fraud due to the presence of starch and dextrin, as well as to verify the adequacy of the information displayed on the label. The Lugol test was used, where the presence of commercial glucose or sugar syrup, caused the color change from reddish-brown to blue. The results were positive for fraud by the addition of commercial sugars in both samples, duplicates of two brands among those analyzed. Regarding the labeling analyses, eight labels showed noncompliance in at least one parameter evaluated. Only two of the ten brands analyzed showed agreement with the legislation in its entirety. Therefore, a significant improvement in the sanitary inspection of these foods is necessary, considering, mainly, that they have an inspection seal.
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