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Patulin Testing
Patulin testing is a laboratory procedure that measures the mycotoxin patulin, produced by Penicillium and related moulds in damaged or rotting fruit,…
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What does the diastase number tell you about honey?
The diastase number measures surviving enzyme activity in honey. What it says about heating and storage, its limits and how to read…
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What is HMF in honey?
HMF, hydroxymethylfurfural, forms in honey as sugars break down. Why it marks heating and age, what drives it up and how buyers…
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What is water activity?
A measure of how available the water in a food is to microorganisms and reactions, expressed on a scale from zero to…
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How is Brix used in fruit and honey specifications?
Brix measures soluble solids by refractometer, mostly sugars in fruit. How it is used in fruit and honey specifications, and its limits…