The MGO you will see on the front of Manuka Honey jars is an abbreviation for methylglyoxal. MGO (Methylglyoxal) is a naturally occurring chemical marker that is present in Manuka honey. It is the scientific value for the property that is responsible for the anti-bacterial nature of the honey. It is a naturally occurring element …
On a per gram or per ounce base, Manuka honey must be the most expensive honey in the world, also based on the size and volume of its global sales. The term Mānuka is a Māori word, which is the native tongue or indigenous language of New Zealand. For decades, maybe even hundreds of years …
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Does Manuka Honey taste different from regular honey? The answer to that question is a little complicated. It’s both yes and no. Manuka Honey comes in a lot of different grades. The chemical compounds and properties that makeup manuka honey change based on the chemical markers that can be tested for in each jar of …
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Mānuka honey is expensive. Everyone knows it and for many, they understand why. Harking from the wild slopes and landscapes of New Zealand, Manuka honey is expensive. There are few reasons why and we’ll save the full detail to another post. For now, here are some high level reasons why Mānuka honey is expensive. Here …
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The wellness benefits of Manuka Honey are internationally renown. It’s anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties have been researched and the increasing number of real-world examples of its use in everyday health and wellness routines is impressive. With the best Manuka Honey typically being creamed in a jar, it’s not always the easiest product to take on …
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What do UMF and KFactor measure? In North America there is a brand that stands out for its strong sales, very affordable price and value for money. That is Wedderspoon. But when digging in to the testing and certification of Manuka Honey we have to ask if that is deserved or if there are better …
In a hurry? Here is our recommendation as the best Manuka Honey from New Zealand (mono-floral) based on price, traceability, UMF certification and MGO antibacterial levels. For the rest, see the list below. Whether you’re looking for a Manuka Honey for its rare and special healing properties or just want a natural and organic sweetener …
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New Zealand Manuka Honey is tested for any unique properties in independent laboratories in New Zealand. There are many chemical markers that are tested and the results tell if the honey is a monofloral Manuka Honey or a Multifloral Manuka Honey. NPA stands for Non-Peroxide Activity. Essentially it represents the antibacterial levels in the honey. …
Raw Organic Manuka Honey is rare and specially harvested to ensure quality There is Manuka Honey, raw Manuka Honey and Organic Manuka Honey. So many choices! For some of you, the most important thing for you is that your Manuka Honey is organic. The challenge with saying honey is organic is that it may be …
Manuka Honey is honey that is produced by bees that have mostly visited flowers from the Manuka tree. This often means some people refer to it as the Manuka Honey tree. The Manuka Tree (or bush) is a plant that is native to New Zealand. The word Manuka is an indigenous Maori word to describe …