Physicochemical analysis of trigona honey produced by Tetragonula biroi in Soppeng Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

Indonesia is a country with a tropical climate that is rich in biodiversity. Various types of bees are discovered in the country, including the trigona bees, whose honey offers numerous health benefits. This study aimed to analyze the nutritional and phytochemical content of trigona honey produced by Tetragonula biroi in Soppeng Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The honey samples are extracted directly from the hives, filtered and examined through laboratory tests. The results of this study showed that trigona honey from Soppeng has a low pH (4.5) and a high vitamin C content compared to other vitamins. The calcium content is higher than magnesium and zinc, while its high polyphenols contain flavonoids and antioxidants. The water content of 26.67% is indicated in trigona honey, which is within the acceptable range of the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). The sugar content of trigone honey indicates 6.99% w/w glucose, 12.96% w/w fructose and a fructose/glucose ratio of 1.85.

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