Honey DNA analysis results

Plants included in the honey are presented as an interactive diagram

Comparison with DNA profiles of other honeys – plants

Comparison with plant profiles of other honey is carried out with 150 common honey plant species. The value found for each species characterizes the relative amount of that species compared to other honeys. For example, if the value is zero, the DNA of the particular plant was not found in the analyzed sample, or there was less of it than in other samples in the database. The value 75 expresses a situation where the species in the analyzed sample is present in more than 75% of the samples in the honey profile database. 100 means that the studied sample had the highest number of the particular plant compared to other honey.

Comparison with DNA profiles of other honeys – bee pathogens and parasites


Authenticity and origin of honey

  • The authenticity of honey is assessed based on DNA quality and profile. For evaluation, the profile of the studied honey is compared against the honey DNA database.
  • The test is currently available in Estonia. We are also actively working to make the test available in other regions.
  • The Estonian honey DNA database has been compiled by the CELVIA CC AS in 2020-2023. The database has been created with the support of PRIA EU funding.

Mee autentsus ja päritolu

  • The authenticity of honey is assessed based on DNA quality and profile. For evaluation, the profile of the studied honey is compared against the honey DNA database.
  • The test is currently available in Estonia. We are also actively working to make the test available in other regions.
  • The Estonian honey DNA database has been compiled by the CELVIA CC AS in 2020-2023. The database has been created with the support of PRIA EU funding.