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https://doi.org/10.5380/abp.v54i1.100708

Abstract

The present study analyzed the labeling and adulteration of Apis mellifera honeys sold in municipalities on the North Coast of São Paulo State, Brazil, using the Lugol test and moisture content. Twenty honey samples were purchased from different establishments and assessed for compliance with current Brazilian law. The results indicated that 30% of the samples had labeling non-conformities, with the main deficiencies being the absence of nutritional information, identification of the establishment of origin or a complete lack of labeling, and absence labeling requirements, such as inspection of products of animal origin. Additionally, one case of falsified inspection registration was identified. Regarding quality, 15% of the samples had a moisture content above the legal limit. In the Lugol test, 25% of the samples showed a positive reaction, suggesting the addition of undeclared syrups or sugars. The findings highlight the need for increased monitoring and control of honey commercialization in the region to ensure food safety and consumer transparency.

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Gabriel França Nagamatsu, Universidade de Taubaté

Graduação em Medicina Veterinária, pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), Pós-graduações em Higiene e Inspeção de Produtos de Origem Animal, Higiene e Vigilância Sanitária de Alimentos (Qualittas), MBA em Gestão de Negócios (Sebrae), Apicultura e Meliponicultura (UNITAU).

Português (BR) Português (BR), Português (BR)

Graduated in Agronomy (2012) from the University of Taubaté - UNITAU. Postgraduate degree with specialization in Occupational Safety Engineering (2016) from the University of Taubaté - UNITAU. Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, with an emphasis on soils and the use of hydrogel, (2019) from the University of Taubaté - UNITAU. PhD student at the São Paulo State University "Júlio Mesquita Filho".

Português (BR) Português (BR), Português (BR)

Master in Economics and Business Management from Candido Mendes University (2017), Bachelor in Economic Sciences from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (2013), Degree in Pedagogy from the City of São Paulo University (2014) and Postgraduate in Human Resources Management from FAAP.

Português (BR) Português (BR), Português (BR)

Degrees: Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Short Degree in Biological Sciences and Full Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Taubaté - UNITAU-SP- (1984, 1985, 1987); Specialized in Public Health from the University of Mogi das Cruzes - UMC-SP (1987), Master's Degree in Entomology from the Federal University of Viçosa-UFV-MG (1999), PhD in Nutrition and Animal Production from the São Paulo State University Julio de Mesquita-UNESP- Botucatu-SP (2004). Completed the Postdoctoral Program in Animal Production and Nutrition at the São Paulo State University- Unesp-SP in 2010. He was Assistant Professor in the Chair of Beekeeping at the University of Taubaté, in the same institution he was responsible for the subjects, Ecology, Scientific Technique and Instrumental, Evolution of Biological Thought, Scientific Methodology. She served as Coordinator of the Center for Apicultural Studies at the University of Taubaté - UNITAU-SP. She directed the Department of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Taubaté between 2014 and 2018, retiring in May 2019 from the Undergraduate Program at the University of Taubaté.

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2025-12-17

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França Nagamatsu, G., Português (BR), P. (BR), Português (BR), P. (BR), & Português (BR), P. (BR). (2025). Português Português: English. Acta Biológica Paranaense, 54(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/abp.v54i1.100708

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Vol. 54 No. 1 (2025)

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