Identification de plantes melliferes et proprietes physicochimiques de miels de la region du worodougou, cote d’ivoire

The objective of this study is to evaluate the botanical origin and the physicochemical properties of honey obtained from hives installed in cashew orchards in Séguéla (Ivory Coast). The present study on honeys derived from modern beekeeping in Séguéla made it possible to know the botanical origin of these honeys and their physicochemical properties. Pollen analysis of the four samples revealed that three honeys are multifloral (MC, MF, MW), while only one (MB) is monofloral (Lannea acida). In addition, this pollen analysis identified 73 plant taxa belonging to 32 families pollinated by bees. Species richness ranges from 1 to 31 taxa per honey sample. The most dominant plant families are Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae and Asteraceae. The physicochemical analysis of the honeys analyzed showed that the pH varies from 3.7 ± 0.1 to 4.77 ± 0.06. The total acidity is between 16.67 ± 2.89 and 33.33 ± 2.89 meq / kg. Glucose contents range from 41.71 ± 6.54 to 45.5 ± 00%. The density is between 1.06 ± 0.069 and 1.22 ± 0.089 g / cm3. The ESR ranges from 24 ± 0.10 to 21 ± 0.44%. All its physicochemical parameters comply with the standards proposed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. It is therefore clear that honeys from modern beekeeping in Séguéla meet the quality criteria required for the marketing and consumption of honey.