CREATION OF DATABASE OF SLOVENIAN HONEY

Development and compilation of database on characteristics of Slovenian honey is presented. In the paper are described strategic approach to database formation, the sampling system, the parameters analysed and the method of samples storage. Database on composition and sensory and pollen characteristics of different honey types, distinctive of Slovenia, participates greatly in characterisation of different Slovenian types of honey, in determination and verification of botanical and geographical origin of honey, in monitoring the quality of honey and protection of consumer market, and indirectly in monitoring the environmental burden.