Authenticity Test for Honey Using δ¹³C Analysis (EA-IRMS)
Authenticity Test for Honey Using δ¹³C Analysis (EA-IRMS)
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SERVICE DESCRIPTION | Honey is a premium natural product with significant health and economic value. However, this also makes it a common target for adulteration, typically through the addition of inexpensive syrups derived from sugarcane or corn. Although adulterated honey…

  • Laboratorium Karakterisasi Kimia (MIP)
  • PT. Integrasi Lab Indonesia
  • KST Serpong (Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie)
    KST. BJ Habibie, Gedung SBSN dan 456, Laboratorium Kimia BRIN - ILI Serpong Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15314
  • 08119811561
  • sales@labindonesia.co.id
  • Service Unit: per sample
  • Service Duration: 14 Working Days
  • Service Quota Per Day: 3
  • Service Capacity: 1 per sample
  • Minimum Amount: 1
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Honey is a premium natural product with significant health and economic value. However, this also makes it a common target for adulteration, typically through the addition of inexpensive syrups derived from sugarcane or corn.
Although adulterated honey may look, taste, and feel similar to genuine honey, its chemical signature cannot be concealed. Pure honey comes from flower nectar collected by bees, and most nectar-producing plants use the C3 photosynthetic pathway. As a result, genuine honey has a characteristic carbon isotope ratio (δ⊃1;⊃3;C). In contrast, honey adulterated with syrups from C4 plants, such as sugarcane or corn, has a different isotope ratio.
Using carbon isotope ratio analysis (δ⊃1;⊃3;C) with EA-IRMS (Elemental Analyzer–Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry), we offer an accurate and reliable method for testing honey authenticity. This technique helps distinguish pure honey from products mixed with non-authentic ingredients.
  • Helps ensure product integrity
  • Builds consumer confidence
  • Supports quality and export standards
  • Protects brands from the risk of adulteration
Sample Requirements
  1. At least 100 g of fresh honey.
  2. The sample must be in good condition, with no changes in color or texture.
  3. The sample must be packed in a tightly sealed container and protected from direct sunlight. An amber-colored vial is recommended.
Important Information
  • The maximum number of samples for adulteration testing (bulk honey and honey protein) is 2 samples.
  • Requests exceeding the limit above must be submitted separately.
Analysis and Rates
  • Adulteration analysis (bulk honey) — IDR 2,500,000 / sample / parameter
  • Adulteration analysis (honey protein) — IDR 2,750,000 / sample / parameter

Consultation and questions about testing services:
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