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An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey

Year 2013, Volume: 41 Issue: 3, 243 - 247, 01.09.2013

Abstract

In this paper microscopic analyses of a honey sample from Black Sea Region of Turkey was done to deter- mine its botanical origin. According to the results of microscopic analysis, the honey sample is evaluated as chesnut honey. Besides this an unexpected contaminant was observed in this honey sample. As well as pollen grains, Ustilago spores are also identified in the sample in quitely high values during the microscopic analysis. Members of Ustilago genus are plant pathogen fungus. Therefore, it is considered that these spores can be transported to the hive by honey bees while they are collecting pollen or nectar. Ustilago spores are reported as an allergen associated with bronchial asthma and with hypersensitivity pneumonitis. In the honey, amount of observed spores were found higher than pollen grains’ and it is predicted that this honey could be hazardous to health. Consequently, our research exhibited the importance of microscopic analysis for honey quality and hygiene control.

References

  • 1. Codex Alimentarius, 2001, codex Standard 12, Revised Codex Standard for Honey, Standards and Standard Methods, volume 11 (http//www.codexalimentarius. net)
  • 2. S. Saxena, S. Gautam, A. Sharma, Physical, biochemical and antioxidant properties of some Indian honeys, Food Chem., 118 (2010) 391.
  • 3. A. Pridal, L.Vorlava, Honey and its physical parameters, Czech J Anim Sci, 47 (2002) 439.
  • 4. A. Wroblexska, Z. Warakomska, Pollen Analysis of Honeys From Poland’s Lubelszczyzna Regions, J APIC SCI, 53 (2009), 57.
  • 5. S. Bogdanov, Contaminants of bee products. Apidologie, 37 (2006) 1.
  • 6. K. Sorkun . Türkiye’nin Nektarlı Bitkileri, Polenleri ve Balları. Palme Yayıncılık; 2008: 341.
  • 7. C. Ramirez, J. Ponce, A. Espinoza, L. Estrella, L. Mendez, C. Reynaga, J. Herrera, Infection of alternative host plant species by Ustilago maydis, NEW PHYTOL, 164 (2004) 337.
  • 8. O. Jennersten, Butterfly visitors as vectors of Ustilago violacea spores between caryophyllaceous plants, OIKOS, 40 (1983) 125.
  • 9. S.M. Schmidt, Panstruga, Pathogenomics of fungal plant parasites: what have we learnt about pathogenesis? CURR OPIN PLANT BIOL, 14(2011) 392.
  • 10. J.R. Herrera, A.D.M. Espinoza. The fungus Ustilago maydis, from the aztec cuisine to the research laboratory, Internatl microbial, 1 (1998) 149.
  • 11. F.G. Lara, M.E. Valverde, O. López, Is pathogenicity of Ustilago maydis (huitlacoche) strains on maize related to in vitro production of indole-3-acetic acid? WORLD J MICROB BOT, 16 (2000) 481.
  • 12. R. D’Albore. Textbook of Melissopalynology. Apimondia publishing House,1997: 308 Bucharest.
  • 13. J. Emberlin, B.A. Groom, J.Tidsmarsh, A report on the Dispersal of Maize Pollen, 1999; (http://www. mindfully.org/GE/Dispersal-Maize-Pollen-UK.htm)
  • 14. A.B. Singh, P. Kumar, Common Environmental Allergens Causing Respiratory Allergy in India. Indian J Pediatr, 69 ( 2002) 245.

Balda Beklenmedik Bir Kirletici

Year 2013, Volume: 41 Issue: 3, 243 - 247, 01.09.2013

Abstract

B u makalede, Türkiye’nin Karadeniz Bölgesi’nden bir bal örneğinin botanik kaynağını saptamak amacı ile mikroskobik analizi yapılmıştır. Mikroskobik analizin sonucuna göre, bal örneği kestane balı olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bunun yanında, bu bal örneğinde beklenmedik bir kirletici de gözlenmiştir. Mikroskobik analiz sırasında, polen tanelerinin yanında oldukça yüksek miktarda Ustilago sporlarına da rastlanmıştır. Ustilago cinsinin üyeleri bitki patojeni funguslardır. Bu nedenle, bu sporların bal arıları tarafından polen ve nektar topladıkları sırada kovana taşınmış olabilecekleri düşünülmüştür. Ustilago sporları, bronşiyal astım ve hipersensitivite pnömonisi ile ilişkili bir alerjen olarak bildirilmiştir. Balda, gözlenen spor miktarı polenlerinkinden daha fazladır ve bu balın sağlık açışından zararlı olabileceği öngörülmüştür. Sonuç olarak, yaptığımız araştırma balın kalitesi ve hijyeni açısından mikroskobik analizin önemini ortaya koymaktadır

References

  • 1. Codex Alimentarius, 2001, codex Standard 12, Revised Codex Standard for Honey, Standards and Standard Methods, volume 11 (http//www.codexalimentarius. net)
  • 2. S. Saxena, S. Gautam, A. Sharma, Physical, biochemical and antioxidant properties of some Indian honeys, Food Chem., 118 (2010) 391.
  • 3. A. Pridal, L.Vorlava, Honey and its physical parameters, Czech J Anim Sci, 47 (2002) 439.
  • 4. A. Wroblexska, Z. Warakomska, Pollen Analysis of Honeys From Poland’s Lubelszczyzna Regions, J APIC SCI, 53 (2009), 57.
  • 5. S. Bogdanov, Contaminants of bee products. Apidologie, 37 (2006) 1.
  • 6. K. Sorkun . Türkiye’nin Nektarlı Bitkileri, Polenleri ve Balları. Palme Yayıncılık; 2008: 341.
  • 7. C. Ramirez, J. Ponce, A. Espinoza, L. Estrella, L. Mendez, C. Reynaga, J. Herrera, Infection of alternative host plant species by Ustilago maydis, NEW PHYTOL, 164 (2004) 337.
  • 8. O. Jennersten, Butterfly visitors as vectors of Ustilago violacea spores between caryophyllaceous plants, OIKOS, 40 (1983) 125.
  • 9. S.M. Schmidt, Panstruga, Pathogenomics of fungal plant parasites: what have we learnt about pathogenesis? CURR OPIN PLANT BIOL, 14(2011) 392.
  • 10. J.R. Herrera, A.D.M. Espinoza. The fungus Ustilago maydis, from the aztec cuisine to the research laboratory, Internatl microbial, 1 (1998) 149.
  • 11. F.G. Lara, M.E. Valverde, O. López, Is pathogenicity of Ustilago maydis (huitlacoche) strains on maize related to in vitro production of indole-3-acetic acid? WORLD J MICROB BOT, 16 (2000) 481.
  • 12. R. D’Albore. Textbook of Melissopalynology. Apimondia publishing House,1997: 308 Bucharest.
  • 13. J. Emberlin, B.A. Groom, J.Tidsmarsh, A report on the Dispersal of Maize Pollen, 1999; (http://www. mindfully.org/GE/Dispersal-Maize-Pollen-UK.htm)
  • 14. A.B. Singh, P. Kumar, Common Environmental Allergens Causing Respiratory Allergy in India. Indian J Pediatr, 69 ( 2002) 245.
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Primary Language English
Journal Section Research Article
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Ömür Gençay Çelemli This is me

Edibe Özmen This is me

Publication Date September 1, 2013
Published in Issue Year 2013 Volume: 41 Issue: 3

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APA Çelemli, Ö. G., & Özmen, E. (2013). An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry, 41(3), 243-247.
AMA Çelemli ÖG, Özmen E. An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey. HJBC. September 2013;41(3):243-247.
Chicago Çelemli, Ömür Gençay, and Edibe Özmen. “An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 41, no. 3 (September 2013): 243-47.
EndNote Çelemli ÖG, Özmen E (September 1, 2013) An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 41 3 243–247.
IEEE Ö. G. Çelemli and E. Özmen, “An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey”, HJBC, vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 243–247, 2013.
ISNAD Çelemli, Ömür Gençay - Özmen, Edibe. “An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry 41/3 (September 2013), 243-247.
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MLA Çelemli, Ömür Gençay and Edibe Özmen. “An Unexpected Contaminant in Honey”. Hacettepe Journal of Biology and Chemistry, vol. 41, no. 3, 2013, pp. 243-7.
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