5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) levels in honey and other food products: effects on bees and human health

BMC Chemistry

Table 2 HMF concentrations in different food products

Food type	HMF concentrations (mg/kg)	Detection method	Country	References
Must syrup	3500–11,000	GC–MS	Spain	[147]
Molasses	100
Sugarcane syrup	100–300
Palm syrup	< 3
Prunes	237	HPLC	Norway	[73]
Dark bear	13.3
Canned peaches	5.8
Raisins	5.0
Balsamic vinegar	316–3250	HPLC	Italy	[171]

GC–MS gas chromatography–mass spectrometry, HPLC high performance liquid chromatography

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