Testing Honey

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agc
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Testing Honey

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I would like to have my honey tested to find out what type plants it came from. Does anyone have a contact for testing the honey? Thanks
Gray Cassell
Kernersville, NC
ski
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Re: Testing Honey

Post by ski »

One and maybe the only reliable source for determining pollen sources in honey is by Vaughn Bryant at Texas A&M.

http://www.beeculture.com/catch-the-buz ... s-to-tell/

I think Ira Poston ira.poston@duke-energy.com
336-584-5444 336-314-0499 (Cell)
And
Paul Jollay 336-213-0912
Have sent samples in for testing they may be able to shed more light on shipping, packaging, cost.

Otherwise you can put some honey under a microscope and see the pollen and do some comparisons.
Just some thoughts.
mike91553
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Re: Testing Honey

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Yes this is correct. The price is $60 and a 2 oz container is a plenty to send.

My results came back this week for my mountain honey 87% sourwood and I have a good amount for sale now. Just don't have any sourwood labels yet.
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