What does the Honey Metagenomic DNA Analysis (MDA) show?

Honey 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.
In addition to the composition of honey DNA plants, the analysis compares with other honey profiles; what kind of plants there are more or less in the analyzed sample compared to other honeys. The list of comparable plants is HERE

How does honey DNA analysis work?

The sample reaches to the laboratory
HMF concentration and moisture percentage are measured
DNA (of plants, animals, bacteria, insects, fungi, etc.) is extracted
Amount and quality of DNA is evaluated
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

Honeybee pathogens and parasites

Determination of bee pathogens and parasites

Pathogens and parasites associated with bees are identified, including bacteria, fungi, and arthropods. Read more information HERE.
20 essential pathogens and parasites were selected for honey DNA analysis. The list can be found HERE.
As a result of the analysis, the relative amount of the pathogen or parasite in the examined sample can be found compared to other honey.

What can be found out with honey DNA analysis?

What kind of plant’s nectar and pollen the honey is made from?
What kind of plants have more DNA in the analyzed sample compared to the profiles of other honeys?
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, authenticity, and geographical origin.

Quality, authenticity and origin of honey

Detection of honey adulteration

Detection of honey adulteration is carried out in two stages:

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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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.
The price of the test is 250 euros + VAT