Determination of Diastase Number
Honey is an important food that should be consumed regularly. Honey contains small amounts of sucrose, dextrin, nitrogenous substances, enzymes, inorganic scented and dyestuffs, essential oils, organic acids, waxes, pollen. It is especially rich in enzymes. Enzymes in honey; Milase (diastase), invertase (saccharase), catalase, phosphatase and glucosazidase enzymes can be counted.Many analyzes are carried out in terms of quality assessment in honey. A few of these analyzes are enzyme assays. Diastase (α-amylase) Analysis is an important test parameter within the scope of enzyme analysis. Diastase (α-amylase) Analysis is carried out especially within the scope of quality tests.
Diastase (α-amylase) Analysis is an analysis used when evaluating whether honey is fresh or not. The amount of Diastase in honey is analyzed as an indicator of whether the honey has been processed correctly and whether the storage conditions are appropriate.
