Characterization of honey produced in Venezuela

To evaluate the quality of honey produced in Zulia State (Venezuela), moisture content, ash, acidity, pH, diastase activity, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde, nitrogen and carbohydrate composition were analysed. Sampling was carried out during dry and rainy seasons in three regions, directly from the honey comb. These samples were found to meet all major national and international honey specifications.