Tutin

Tutin - next day TAT

Tutin is a toxic compound that may be present in honey that has been produced where tutu plants are present. Testing for Tutin in honey is regulated under an Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) standard.

Compositing Tutin samples - samples for Tutin testing can be composited together. See our Tutin Compositing - Tech Note

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