Mellifloral specializes in melissopalynology, the study of pollen in honey. We identify botanical sources for honey, verify the geographic origin of honey, and help beekeepers understand how their bees are using the local landscape. We offer a variety of services to fit your melissopalynology needs and provide fast results.
We offer various levels of pollen analysis, ranging from basic lists of primary pollen types to detailed quantitative analysis with percentages of major and minor pollen types. Our one-page reports are easily understood and can be shared with your clients and other interested parties. Additionally, we provide a QR code for honey labels which link to the report in our Mellifloral database.
Mellifloral founder, Dr. Angelina Perrotti, earned a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and has over 10 years of melissopalynology experience. She was trained by the prominent palynologist Dr. Vaughn Bryant and is excited to build on his legacy of offering pollen analysis to the beekeeping and honey community.
Mellifloral specializes in melissopalynology, the study of pollen in honey. We identify botanical sources for honey, verify the geographic origin of honey, and help beekeepers understand how their bees are using the local landscape. We offer a variety of services to fit your melissopalynology needs and provide fast results.
We offer various levels of pollen analysis, ranging from basic lists of primary pollen types to detailed quantitative analysis with percentages of major and minor pollen types. Our one-page reports are easily understood and can be shared with your clients and other interested parties. Additionally, we provide a QR code for honey labels which link to the report in our Mellifloral database.
Mellifloral founder, Dr. Angelina Perrotti, earned a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and has over 10 years of melissopalynology experience. She was trained by the prominent palynologist Dr. Vaughn Bryant and is excited to build on his legacy of offering pollen analysis to the beekeeping and honey community.
What Makes Us Different
What Makes Us Different
Our pollen extraction procedure includes acetolysis, a chemical procedure that removes nuclear material from the pollen, leaving only a distinct pollen “skeleton”. Acetolyzed pollen is easier to confidently identify to a higher taxonomic resolution.
We offer various levels of pollen analysis, ranging from basic lists of primary pollen types to detailed quantitative analysis with percentages of major and minor pollen types. Our one-page reports are easily understood and can be shared with your clients and other interested parties. Additionally, we provide a QR code for honey labels which link to the report in our Mellifloral database.
Our pollen extraction procedure includes acetolysis, a chemical procedure that removes nuclear material from the pollen, leaving only a distinct pollen “skeleton”. Acetolyzed pollen is easier to confidently identify to a higher taxonomic resolution.
We offer various levels of pollen analysis, ranging from basic lists of primary pollen types to detailed quantitative analysis with percentages of major and minor pollen types. Our one-page reports are easily understood and can be shared with your clients and other interested parties. Additionally, we provide a QR code for honey labels which link to the report in our Mellifloral database.
SERVICES
SERVICES
Full Pollen Profile
- Includes honey or bee pollen
- 200-grain pollen count
- Statistical analysis
- Lists common allergenic pollen
- Graph of all major types
- List of all minor types
- Pollen photos included
— Other Pollen Services —
Pollen Extraction Only
We will extract the pollen from your honey or bee pollen pellets and send the finished sample anywhere in the US. Please contact for rates to ship outside of the US.
DIY Pollen Slide
(Product Add-on Only)
Build your own pollen slide:
We will send your processed sample along with a slide making kit containing:
- 2 microscope slides, 4 cover slips, and sample applicators
Price includes all USA shipping. Please contact for international rates.
Note: The slides are only viewable under a compound/brightfield microscope.