SUMMARY
Chemical physical study of honeys of the province of San Luis, Argentina
In Argentina, honey is a product of popular and industrial consumption. It has great economic importance for the province of San Luis, with good acceptance at international level for its quality and purity. To accede to these markets, a suitable control of quality is necessary, with the purpose of adjusting to their requirements. The objetive of this work was to analyze the honeys of different places of the province and to verify if the quality is optimal, for the commercialization and so guarantee a genuine product to the consumer. The methods applied are the specified by the national and international organisms and the results showed the acceptable quality of the honeys. In order to maintain the excellence of this natural product, it is necessary to instruct the producer about the importance of an adequate technological practice, supported by a satisfactory control of quality.

Key words: Honey, natural product, quality control, apicultural program.



Recibido: 13/10/1997
Aceptado: 06/04/1999

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