Manuka honey New Zealand

Mānuka honey is harvested from the nectar of the mānuka bush (Leptospermum Scoparium) which is native to New Zealand and blooms for just 2-6 weeks per year. All mānuka honey carries a UMF™ rating - measuring the unique mānuka properties found in the honey, ensuring purity and quality.

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What is manuka Honey?

Manuka honey is produced by bees pollinating and collecting the nectar from the Manuka flower, (Leptospermum scoparium) native to New Zealand. The honey produced from Manuka flowers is quite dark, viscous and bears chemical traces of the plant harvested.

What are benefits of Manuka honey

Manuka Honey contains high levels of the naturally occurring compound, methylglyoxal (MGO). This bioactive ingredient has been linked to specific antimicrobial properties. MGO is thought to be the major contributor to Manuka honey’s non-peroxide activity.

What grade of Manuka Honey is the best?

In short, it depends on your situation. Higher grade Manuka honey contains a higher concentration of key markers Leptosperin, DHA and Methylglyoxal (MGO), which typically increases the richness in taste and darkness of Manuka Honey. Typically, higher UMF™ strength ranges are better for more targeted use.

What does Manuka Honey taste like?

Genuine Manuka Honey has an aromatic, medium sweetness, delightful nutty profiles, and a subtle and welcome bitter aftertaste. Pure Manuka honey has been described as much “earthier” than conventional sweeter honey.