Quantitative Analysis of Carbohydrates and Organic Acids in Honeydew, Honey and Royal Jelly by Enzymic Methods

Abstract

SummaryGlucose, fructose, sucrose, malic and citric acid were quantitatively determined in samples of honeydew, honey and royal jelly by means of enzymic UV tests. Preliminary qualitative analysis of carbohydrates present in the analysed samples was performed by silica gel thin-layer chromatography. The enzymic method employed shows appreciable advantages in specificity and ease of working.