Pollen analysis of honeys from Varaždin County, Croatia

Abstract

The palynological properties of 8 honey samples commercially produced in 1 region in Croatia (Varaždin County) were determined. Each sample was examined to determine the pollen percentage and pollen spectrum. On the basis of honey pollen analysis, in these 8 samples diff erent botanical origin was determined. In total, 20 diff erent types of pollen grains were identifi ed. Th e dominant group of pollen grains consisted of Castanea sativa Mill. in samples 2 and 8, Brassica napus L. in samples 4 and 5, and Trifolium pratense L. in samples 6 and 7. Th e pollen analysis revealed 6 unifl oral and 2 multifl oral honeys. Analysis was performed using methods in accordance with national and international legislation, in an accredited laboratory.