Physical, Chemical and Microbiological Characteristics of Some Types of Saudi Fresh Honey

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This study aimed to study the floral source, physical, chemical, and antimicrobial properties and it was illustrated in four different types of Saudi honey, two types of honey that were produced naturally and derived directly from beekeepers, and the other two types of honey packaged commercially. Experiments were done on the fresh sample and the following results had been concluded:
 
The floral source has been identified for each type of honey. Two kinds of honey were unifloral honey, while the others were multifloral honey. As for the physical and chemical properties they were all in accordance with the Saudi Arabian standards. Antimicrobial activity of honey against several species of bacteria has been described. All samples have inhibitory activity of bacteria growth at 100% concentration.
 

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