Characterization of Algerian honeys by palynological and physico-chemical methods

Sixty-six Algerian honeys were sampled for investigation on their palynological and physicochemical properties. Results showed that the total number of pollen grains in 10 g honey ranged from 2.1 × 103 to 1.12 × 106. In total 124 pollen species were identified and the main pollen forms were Eucalyptus spp., Olea europaea, Papaver rhoeas, Pimpinella anisum, Carduus sp. and Hedysarum coronarium. Unifloral eucalypt honeys could be distinguished...