Honey Botanical Origin Analysis

The beeDNA kit identifies plant species contributing to honey composition through DNA metabarcoding of pollen and plant material within honey samples. This molecular analysis provides quantitative data on the botanical sources that bees have foraged, revealing the complete floral profile of your honey.

How it works: Submit honey samples in the provided collection bottles. Our laboratory extracts plant DNA from pollen grains, nectar residues, and microscopic plant fragments suspended in the honey. DNA sequencing identifies and quantifies contributing plant species, producing a comprehensive botanical breakdown.

Applications:

• Honey authentication and quality control - Verify geographical origin claims and detect adulteration
• Apiary management - Map seasonal foraging patterns and identify preferred nectar sources
• Habitat assessment - Monitor changes in local flora availability and pollinator resource quality
• Conservation research - Track ecosystem health through pollinator foraging behaviour
• Commercial branding - Support premium honey marketing with verified botanical profiles

Deliverables: Species identification report with relative abundance data, seasonal foraging maps (where applicable), and recommendations for habitat management or apiary placement optimisation.

The service transforms honey samples into detailed ecological intelligence, enabling evidence-based decisions for beekeeping, conservation, and honey commercialisation.

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