Diastase in honey
According to the EU Honey Directive, Diastase Activity is a composition criteria that must be determined for honeys intented for human consumption . The official analysis methods for the determination of Diastase Activity in honey are the Schade and Phadebas® assays, recommended by the International Honey Commission.
The more modern Phadebas® IHC method offers a faster and simpler format with greatly improved precision. The assay's analytical performance is robust and thoroughly scrutinized by several interlaboratory trials. As this method is based on fixed equations instead of a standard curve the new Phadebas® Honey Diastase Test was developed, to ensure stable results independent of batch.
NOTE: With the change of blue dye molecule in Phadebas®, we wish to propose a minor modification of the current IHC method. Please contact us for more details, before placing an order.
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