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

A new paper discussed promise and challenges of NGS-based methods for hney autentication

  • Publication | 2026
Food Fraud and Quality
Description of influences on NGS of honey
Description of influences on NGS of honey (@European Union 2026)

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

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41538-026-00839-y
Originally published

14 Apr 2026

Related project & activitiesAdulteration of Honey
Knowledge service | MetadataFood Fraud and Quality | Food Fraud
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European Union 2026

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