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Subject:	Re: HMFs and Human Consumption
From:	Ruary Rudd <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:45:26 -0000
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Although direct measurement of HMF is tricky, measurement of glucose oxidase
activity can give a good indication.
This is done by diluting honey waiting for the glucose oxidase to form
hydrogen peroxide and using calibrated indicator stick to measure the
hydrogen peroxide content.
Ruary

-----Original Message-----
 there is no way for the small scale beekeeper to determine whether his
honey
is above or below this level.
Chris

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