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To ensure the highest quality standards, Bad Attitude Bees’ honey was submitted to Mellifloral Honey Pollen Solutions for a thorough pollen profile analysis of our Spring and Fall harvests. Performing these extra steps helps our valued consumers better understand the flora that the bees forage and the importance of buying local.
This year, we even had the 'honey' from a typical supermarket honey bear tested.
Here are the results: 'One of the samples had no pollen. This is not due to the heat exposure - pollen can withstand temperatures far above 145°F. A total lack of pollen suggests pressure filtering or adulteration.'
Spring pollen profile
rose (rosaceae) family of plants
As you can see, the most significant percentage of pollen found in our honey is from the rose (Roseaceae) family. In North Carolina, these plants include common fruit-bearing trees and shrubs like apple, pear, plum, and cherry, as well as native and ornamental plants such as various species of wild rose, strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry.
Fall pollen profile
Asteraceae family of plants
During the Fall, a large percentage of pollen found in our honey was from the Asteraceae family. In North Carolina's Piedmont region, these plants include wild aster, daisies, golden rod, and sunflowers.
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