The objective of this work was to evaluate the physical-chemical composition of honeys produced in the Piauí State, located in semi-arid region of Northeast Brazil. The honeys produced from 'marmeleiro' (Croton sonderianus Müll. Arg.), 'jitirana' (Hyptis suaveolens), 'camaratuba' (Cratylia mollis Mart. ex Benth), 'silvestre' (Serjania glabrata) and 'angico de bezerro' (Piptadenia moniliformis), were analysed following the methods recommended by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Normative Instruction of October 2000. the following analyses were performed: moisture, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), reducing sugars, apparent sucrose, ash, free acidity, insoluble solids in water, diastatic activity, ºBrix and pH. The individual values of each analyzed parameter were compared with the standards established by Ministry of Agriculture and Suplies and presented satisfactory results, matching the standards cited by the Normative Instruction.
Apis mellifera L.; floral honey; quality control
