Not all honey is created equal. At Little Bee & Co., we analyze pollen DNA to uncover the exact flowers that made your honey. It’s our way of proving purity, place, and flavor—while keeping things deliciously local.
What's in Your Honey?
Honey DNA testing helps confirm its source and purity. Through examining pollen DNA and other elements in the honey, we can identify the originating plants, supporting authenticity claims about the honey's origin and quality.
Flower Composition in Our La Verne, CA Honey (2025):
74.11% Laurel Sumac
Malosma laurina
9.16% Magnolia / Tulip Poplar
Magnolia spp. / Liriodendron tulipifera
4.20% Ice Plant
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
2.97% Pistachio
Pistacia spp.
2.94% Sumac
Rhus spp.
2.70% Fan Palm
Washingtonia robusta
1.34% Pomegranate
Punica granatum
1.31% Pokeweed
Phytolacca americana
1.27% Privet
Ligustrum spp.