Physicochemical and Sensory Evaluation of Romanian Monofloral Honeys from Different Supply Chains

Honey quality and authenticity are influenced by floral origin, processing, and storage, with implications for composition and sensory appeal. This study offers a comparative assessment of eight monofloral honey samples, representing five botanical varieties: acacia, linden, rapeseed, lavender, and thyme. For acacia, linden, and rapeseed, both producer- sourced and commercial honeys were analyzed, while lavender and thyme samples were available only from local beekeepers. The botanical origin...