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Of bees and buzz: towards validated NGS-based methods in honey authentication

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Honey, a food with a long history, has evolved into a substantial global market. Its production relies on honeybees, which are also important in pollination and agriculture. Honey adulteration threatens this sector, requiring analytical methods to assess its authenticity, with Next Generation Sequencing emerging as a promising innovative solution. However, like any authentication method, its effectiveness must be evaluated via rigorous testing, ring trials, and comparison with existing methods.

Source: npj Science of Food

DOI: 10.1038/s41538-026-00839-y

Authors: Clement Pellegrin, Thomas P. J. Linsinger, Lourdes Alvarellos

Institutions: European Commission, Joint Research Center, Joint Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Bee Products Chemical Analysis

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,790