Processing of Honey: A Review
Authors:
R. Subramanian a;
H. Umesh Hebbar a;
N. K. Rastogi a
| Affiliation: | a Department of Food Engineering, Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore, India |
DOI:
10.1080/10942910600981708
Publication Frequency:
6 issues per year
Published in:
International Journal of Food Properties,
Volume
10,
Issue
1
January
2007
, pages 127
- 143
Subject:
Food Analysis;
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Abstract
Thermal processing of honey eliminates the microorganisms responsible for spoilage. Microwave heating, infrared heating, ultrasound processing, and membrane processing have been explored as alternatives to conventional heat processing. Microwave heating provides a rapid method for achieving the desired level of yeast reduction with reduced thermal damage. Infrared heating is not as rapid as microwave heating but desired results are achieved in a relatively shorter duration (3 to 4 minutes) compared to the conventional method. Membrane processing is an athermal process and very effective in the complete removal of yeast cells from honey. Microfiltration and ultrafiltration could be employed to produce enzyme-enriched honey besides clarified honey.
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| Keywords: Diastase activity; Honey; Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF); Infrared heating; Membrane processing; Microwave heating; Ultrasound treatment; Yeast count |
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