PORTABLE PHOTOMETER FOR THE ANALYSIS
OF HONEY'S COLOR

The color of non-treated honey comes from the botanical variety used by bees: it is the reason why its coloration allows to commercially identify the single type of origin.

Honey's color also tends to darken as it is aging, according to the conservation or the production method used by beekeepers. (for example: use of old beehives, contact with metals, conservation temperature, light exposure, etc.)

The colors' classification are expressed in millimeters (mm) of the Pfund scale, compared to a standard analytical reference scale graduated on glycerol.

Photometer details :

• Parameter: honey's color
• Scale: from 0 to 150 mm Pfund
• Resolution.: 1 mm Pfund
• Precision: ±2 mm Pfund @ 80 mm Pfund
• Method: direct measure
• Supply: 1 x 9V; automatic shut-down after 10 minutes of inactivity
• Conditions of use: from 0 to 50 °C; U.R. max 95% without condensation
• Dimensions and weight: 192 x 102 x 67 mm; 290 g
• Luminous sensor: 2 silicon photocells with interference filter with narrow stripes at 420 nm and 525 nm
• Luminous source: tungsten lamp