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Honey DNA Analysis (MDA) Ordering

250,00 € + KM (VAT)

  • The MDA test can be ordered by a private person, a self-employed person, a nonprofit association, or a company.
  • 100 g of honey is required for the test.
  • After the ordering we will send out the order form and sample collection instructions.
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What does the Honey Metagenomic DNA Analysis (MDA) show?

Honey plants

  • Honey contains the DNA of all the species bees come in contact with.
  • DNA analysis can identify over 5,000 plant species from a honey sample.
  • The study includes pollen, nectar, and honeydew plants.

Identification of plants in honey DNA analysis

  • All plants whose gene sequences are in world databases are identified.
  • The average honey sample contains traces of DNA from tens or hundreds of plant species; pollen plants, nectar plants and honeydew plants.
  • The amount and selection of plants found in the honey depends on the richness of species in the collection area, collection preferences of the bees, weather, etc.

How does honey DNA analysis work?

  • The sample reaches to the laboratory
  • DNA (of plants, animals, bacteria, insects, fungi, etc.) is extracted
  • DNA sequences are determined by sequencing technology
  • Based on DNA sequences, the composition of the organisms in the honey is analyzed
  • DNA composition of the honey is compared against an authentic honey profile database
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Honeybee pathogens and parasites

  • Honey contains DNA from pests (bacteria, fungi, and arthropods).
  • DNA analysis detects 20 important pathogens or parasites in a honey sample.
  • The analysis includes agents of American and European foulbrood, Nosematosis, Chalkbrood and other diseases.

Determination of bee pathogens and parasites

  • Pathogens and parasites associated with bees are identified, including bacteria, fungi, and arthropods.
  • 20 essential pathogens and parasites were selected for honey DNA analysis. The list can be found HERE.

What can be found out with honey DNA analysis?

  • What kind of plant’s nectar and pollen the honey is made from?
  • Can honey be monofloral on some plants?
  • Are there traces of DNA of pathogens/parasites associated with bees in the analyzed sample?
  • Information about the honey's quality and authenticity.
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Authenticity and quality of honey

  • The DNA profile of authentic honey consists of DNA sequences from plants, bacteria, fungi, and insects.
  • Based on the DNA profile, the authenticity of the honey is evaluated.
  • Changes and manipulations with honey DNA profile are easily detectable.

Detection of honey adulteration

  • The honey DNA profile is compared against a comprehensive honey DNA database. Deviations can be in both the species composition and quantitative ratio of different species.

Each honey has a unique composition and does not resemble entirely to any other honey. The DNA profiles of authentic honeys with naturally diverse compositions share certain common patterns. Significant deviations in honey DNA profiles are identified using a machine-learning method of data analysis. Therefore, changes and manipulations with the honey DNA profile are easily detectable.

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