Characterization of authenticity of honey by the combined use of high resolution Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (NMR) and multivariate statistical analysis. Particularly, based on our database, different characterization involving authentication assessment, like botanical or geographical origin determination are possible. Moreover, it is possible to detect saccharides addictions like inulin, corn/malt syrups, and inverted sugar. Finally, it is possible to distinguish the Italian biological honey from the conventional one.
The use of NMR spectroscopy allows the detection of several classes of chemical compounds simultaneously (metabolites). In case of honey, it is possible to monitor both all metabolite profile and the saccharide composition. The combined use of NMR spectroscopy and multivariate statistical analysis allows the evaluation of different aspect of honey authenticity. The possibility to apply an advanced analytical technique to differentiate organic/conventional honey samples is a further innovative advantage. Our database is continuously incremented and updated.