This paper is a summary of the latest literature on methods for assessing quality of natural
bee honey. The publication briefly characterizes methods recommended by the International …

Many insect species, including social insects, are currently declining in abundance and
diversity. Pollutants such as pesticides, heavy metals, or airborne fine particulate matter from …

The aim of this study was to determine the physicochemical parameter changes, aroma,
melissopalynological properties, and heavy metal content of honey produced from different …

Honey is becoming accepted as a reputable and effective therapeutic agent by practitioners
of conventional medicine and by the general public. It has many biological activities and has …

Honeybees, due to their wide-ranging foraging behaviour, have great potentials for
monitoring environmental quality. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to use honeybees …

Background However, the consumption of honey offers several beneficial advantages; it can
be sources of some contaminants, such as potentially toxic elements (PTEs). Scope and …

Abstract In the Paraná River lower basin, an important agro-productive area of Argentina,
crop fields and cattle breeding activities are common and may affect water quality. So, the …

The aim of the study was to investigate the content of macro-and microelements in fresh
multi-flower honey from different regions of Kosovo. The samples of fresh honey were …

During recent decades, adverse effects of unexpected contaminants, such as heavy metals
on widely consumed diets have threatened human health. The objective of this study was to …

The release of heavy metals into the natural environment creates problems due to their
persistence. They can accumulate in the food chain presenting a dangerous sign for …