In this study macro, micro and trace elemental concentrations were measured in Eritrean
acacia honey samples by Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (Al,
B, C, K, Mg, Na, P and S) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (As, Ba,
Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sr and Zn). The concentration of essential elements
in the examined Eritrean acacia honeys decreased in the following order: K > P > Ca
> Mg > Fe > Zn > Mn > Cu > Sr > Mo. Independent samples T test was used to determine
the statistically verified differences between the two regions, but there was none;
however there were remarkable differences among the measured element contents of specific
honey samples. Elemental concentrations of Eritrean honeys are influenced by the characteristics
of the collecting area (e.g. elevation, agricultural activities, water resources).
