pH value is one of the quality parameters of honey as it influences  hydroxymethylfurfural formation rate, honey texture, stability and shelf-life, because its values may indicate honey fermentation or adulteration caused by the bees themselves. The honey pH value can be influenced by the nectar and soil pHs or by the association between vegetables contributing to honey composition.

         Material and reagents

·         Digital pH meter

·         Beaker

·         Tissue paper

·         Distilled water

·         Buffer solution pH 4 and pH 7

Procedures

·         Calibrate the pH meter with buffer solution at pH 4 and 7

·         Pour the portion of honey into the beaker

·         Insert the pH meter electrode in it

·         Read the pH value of the sample on screen of pH meter

·         Wash the electrode of pH meter with distilled water and dried-up with tissue paper