Variation of humidity values of honey in Cuba in the period 2001-2018
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The percentage of humidity in honey is one of the most important characteristics to take into account for its use, marketing and export. The variation of this parameter in cuban commercial honeys between 2001-2018 was evaluated. In this period, a clear deterioration was observed in the humidity levels of the honey produced, especially in recent years. This parameter followed a growth trend at a rate of 0.055 g/100ml ± 0.010. In this same period, a partial positive relationship was evidenced between the increase in partial production and the humidity content in honey, which grows at a rate of 0.159 g/100ml ± 0.060 per thousand tons produced. Therefore, the internationally accepted value of 20 g/100 ml has been exceeded, especially in the years 2015, 2016 and 2018.
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