Honey Flashcards
state and briefly describe components of honey
-methylgyloxal - can cause damage
- Bee defensin - increase cell membrane permeability
-polyphenolic compounds - membrane disruption
What drug residues might you find in honey ?
-chloramphenicol -tested for
-streptomycin -tf
- tetracyclines -tf
-sulphonamides -tf
-pesticides
What bacteria can be found in honey ?
chlostridium botulinum
Why does Cl. botulinum pose a risk to infants ?
immature gut microflora can’t compete
NBU
national bee unit
Legislation regarding bees
-bees act
-bee diseases and pests control orders
-honey regulations
what causes european foulbrood in uk and is it notifiable ?
melisococcus plutonius
notifiable
before capping
What causes American foulbrood ? is it notifiable ?
paenibacillus larvae
notifiable
after capping
