Examination of honey pollen under the light microscope

Examination of honey pollen under the light microscope

Pollen tests, so-called melissopalynological tests, provide information about impurities in the honey or its varietal purity. They also allow conclusions to be drawn about the botanical and geographical origin of honey. Since the origin of honey influences the selling price, pollen testing is of great importance for honey marketing. In addition to pollen, other elements occurring in the honey sediment, such as fungal spores, algae, bee hair and yeasts, are also taken into account in the microscopic examination of honey. A light microscope with a magnification of 400x is used for examination

A light microscope with a magnification of 400x is required for the microscopic examination of honey pollen. In addition to pollen, other elements occurring in the honey sediment such as fungal spores, algae, bee hair and yeasts are also taken into account. The test is of great importance for marketing