International Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology(IJRASB)

  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 5

Examination of physicochemical parameters of products based on cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.) and honey

  • Author:
  • Melisa Ahmetovic1, Elma Leko2, Husejin Keran3, Indira Sestan4, Amra Odobašic5, Asmira Canic6, Halid Junuzovic7, Amir Zenunovic8, Edina Srabovic9
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 257 to 261

1Sen. Asst., Department of Physical chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

2Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

3Full Prof. Dr., Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

4Asst. Prof. Dr., Department of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

5Full Prof. Dr., Department of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

6Lab. Asst., Department of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

7Sen. Asst., Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

8Asst. Prof. Dr., Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

9Student, Faculty of Technology, University of Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina

* Corresponding Author: melisa.ahmetovic@untz.ba

Online published on 4 January, 2021.

Abstract

The natural plant Cornus mas, sometimes called Cornelian cherry, has been known since ancient times and the fruit is used for various purposes. Cornus mas gives healthy fruits without the use of chemical protection, which are used as healthy, tasty and medicinal food. Cornus mas fruits can be used for eating fresh or in the form of numerous processed products: marmalade, jam, sweet, compote, syrup, juice, fruit yogurt, liqueur, wine and brandy. Due to its antioxidant, antiallergic, antimicrobial and antihistamine properties, it is increasingly used as a dietary supplement, as well as for medical purposes. Taking into account all the above, the aim of this paper is to examine samples of a mixture of honey and fresh wild Cornelian cherry, as well as a sample of honey and Cornelian cherry and determine the physical - chemical parameters: electrical conductivity, pH value, vitamin C content, HMF (hydroxy methyl furfural), as well as individual heavy metals such as iron, cadmium, lead, zinc, copper. Based on the obtained results, appropriate conclusions will be given and the possibility of registering these products as food supplements will be determined. Based on the performed analyzes, it was shown that the sample of honey and Cornelian cherry mixture had the highest pH value and electrical conductivity, and that the honey sample had the lowest value. Also, the highest value of water activity had the sample of a mixture of honey and Cornelian cherry, while the highest content of hydroxymethylfurfural had the content of Cornelian cherry. The analysis showed the absence of manganese (Mn), cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in all samples, while it was shown that the highest content of Cu and Zn has the sample of Cornelian cherry 2.665 mg/kg Cu and 14.41 mg/kg Zn, followed by a mixture of Cornelian cherry and honey Cu 2.778 mg/kg, Zn 14.670 mg/kg, while the honey sample has the highest Fe content of 16.72 mg/kg. This shows that the samples are rich in zinc, iron and copper, and that they are a good source for those minerals that could meet daily needs.

Keywords

Honey, Cornelian cherry, Physico-chemical analysis, Heavy metals