Physicochemical, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Honey Obtained from Different Ecological Zones of Ghana

South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mawuli K. Azameti, Patience Wekia Ajoawonei, Foster Wassah Gyabaab, L. A. Adetunde, Millicent Captain-Esoah, Grace Adzo Motey, Theophilus Atio Abalori, Oliver Awo, Elijah Dakorah Angyiereyiri
DOI: 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i2485
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Abstract

Natural honey has a lot of different biological properties. This study assessed the physicochemical, bioactive, antioxidant, and antibacterial characteristics of two unprocessed Ghanaian honeys: Fumbisi honey (FH) and Kintampo honey (KH). The physicochemical analyses revealed that FH has a pH of 4.58, being slightly less acidic than KH with a pH of 3.75. Both samples had pH values within the 3.5-4.5 Codex Alimentarius standard range for honeydew. Both honeys had electrical conductivity values above the requirements for blossom honey (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bee Products Chemical Analysis Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Insect and Pesticide Research

Publication details

Journal / source
South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
1–13
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN