Stable isotope technique for honey authenticity
Department of Chemistry Malaysia
Determination of stingless bee honey stable isotope by Elemental Analyzer coupled to Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (EA-IRMS)
Determination of stingless bee honey stable isotope by Elemental Analyzer coupled to Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (EA-IRMS)
The stable isotopes technique is the best candidate for honey authenticity since the adulterants, cane sugar and corn flour are sourced from C-4 plants with the produced sugars reflecting their original carbon isotopic composition. By contrast,...