BACKGROUND Honey from Tiúba stingless bees (Melipona fasciculata) produced in three different ecosystems in Brazil (Cerrado, Litoral and Baixada), as well as a sample of honey from Apis mellifera bees from the Baixada region for comparison, were evaluated regarding viscosity, color, sensory profile and sensory acceptance. RESULTS The honey from Tiúba was less viscous, with a darker color and lower purity of the color (chroma) in relation to honey from Apis mellifera. The sensory profile really differentiates the honeys. The Apis honey was mainly described as opaque, viscous and adhesive. Tiúba honey from the Cerrado region stood out as semi-bright, acid taste, alcoholic, propolis, bitter taste and spicy. Tiúba honey from the Litoral region was characterized by its yellow color, woody odor and medicine flavor. The Tiúba honey from the Baixada region was described as gold colored, fluid and citric. The Tiúba honey from the Cerrado region had similar sensory acceptance to the Apis honey, probably because it was specifically characterized through attributes of odor and flavor. On the contrary, the Tiúba honey from the Litoral and from the Baixada regions was less well accepted. CONCLUSION The honeys are different regarding their physical and sensory properties, differences that result from the bee species and from the geographical origin of honey. This study coiuld contribute to the creation of a standard identity and specific quality for Melipona fasciculata honey, also contributing to its production and commercialization not only in Brazil, but also internationally. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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来自不同生态系统中生产的 Tiúba 无刺蜂 (Melipona fasciculata) 的蜂蜜：物理和感官研究

背景 来自巴西三个不同生态系统（Cerrado、Litoral 和 Baixada）生产的 Tiúba 无刺蜜蜂（Melipona fasciculata）的蜂蜜，以及来自 Baixada 地区的 Apis mellifera 蜜蜂的蜂蜜样本进行了比较，评估了粘度、颜色、感官特征和感官接受。结果 与来自蜜蜂的蜂蜜相比，来自 Tiúba 的蜂蜜粘性较低，颜色较深，颜色纯度（色度）较低。感官特征确实区分了蜂蜜。蜜蜂蜂蜜主要被描述为不透明、粘性和粘性。来自塞拉多地区的 Tiúba 蜂蜜具有半亮、酸味、酒精、蜂胶、苦味和辛辣味。来自沿海地区的 Tiúba 蜂蜜具有黄色、木质气味和药味的特点。来自 Baixada 地区的 Tiúba 蜂蜜被描述为金色、液体和柠檬酸。来自塞拉多地区的 Tiúba 蜂蜜与 Apis 蜂蜜具有相似的感官接受度，可能是因为它具有特殊的气味和风味属性。相反，来自沿海地区和拜沙达地区的 Tiúba 蜂蜜不太受欢迎。结论 蜂蜜的物理和感官特性不同，这是由蜜蜂种类和蜂蜜的地理来源造成的。这项研究可能有助于为 Melipona fasciculata 蜂蜜创建标准身份和特定质量，也有助于其不仅在巴西而且在国际上的生产和商业化。本文受版权保护。版权所有。