Journal of Food Processing & Technology

Abstract

Honeybee Production and Honey Quality Assessment in Guji Zone, Ethiopia

Birhanu Tesema Areda

Assessment of Honeybee production practices and quality assessment were undertaken in Guji district of Ethiopia. Honey samples were collected from farmers’ hives and local honey market for chemical analysis to determine its quality. Physicochemical analysis of honey was carried out at Haramaya University Animal Nutrition and Food Science technology. All physicochemical parameters analyzed lie within limits of local and international standard. Honey laboratory analysis was subjected to one way ANOVA of SAS. Above all, improving the low level of technological input and honey quality defects, address the skill gap on postharvest handling of hive products, processing and packaging need a practical training to local beekeepers. Moreover, facilitating supply of quality apicultural equipment is crucial and further consistent practical training on bee and bee products management for community is recommended.