Abstract :
Thirty four honey samples were collected from four governorates in upper Egypt to evaluate their quality standard the samples represented four honey types, fennel, clover, sesame and poly floral honey . total soluble solids (Tss), water content (%), refractive index (RI), PH values and HMF content were assessed for honey evaluation.
The present results indicated that there were no clear differences among (TSS) and water content of honey type . There were relative difference among honey types in PH and HMF content The PH values ranged between 3-38 # 4-57 .
The HMF values were ranged between 4-48# 7.68 Mg/kg.
The highest / HMF content was recorded in poly floral honey and the lowest one was recorded in clover honey . the present data confirmed that characteristics of honey samples are related to their floral sources and season of extraction It could be stated that all samples collected from upper Egypt governorates were accepted by quality control of Egyptian honey specification and also by European council directive .