Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb
Location
Zagreb
Educational program name
Specialist training of analysts to determine the botanical origin of honey
Language
Croatian
EQF level
/
I-VET / C-VET
C-VET
Modality
Informal
Short Summary
To teach participants analytical methods for determining the botanical origin of honey
Keywords/Topics
Agriculture, honey
Cost
EUR 690.16 (+ VAT)
Certification
Certificate for the completion of the program
Start date
On request
Duration
66 hours
Key skill set
Recognize and analyze honey and its main components
Category
Beekeeping
Entry conditions
VSS (high vocational education) and SSS (secondary vocational education)
Learning outcomes
Explain the origin of honey and describe its composition and physical properties; Recognize the basic honey plant species; Prepare a sample of honey for melissopalynological analysis; Recognize the basic types and structure of pollen grains in honey; Interpret the results of melissopalynological analysis; Interpret the basic physical and chemical parameters of honey; Interpret the results of honey analysis using infrared (IR) spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR spectrum recording technique); Recognize the basic types of honey; Rank samples within the same type of honey according to sensory properties; Recognize the flaws of honey; Determine the proportion of water and measure the electrical conductivity in honey.