Benefit

Manuka honey from New Zealand is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used for centuries as a natural remedy by the Maori people of New Zealand, as it has a very strong antibacterial effect and helps against a variety of ailments and diseases.

MGO and UMF

In order to be able to use Manuka Honey optimally, you should make sure to choose the MGO/UMF value that suits you. The following table helps with an overview of the effects:

Using Manuka Honey

Consumed in at least 60 countries around the world, New Zealand mānuka honey lovers have created their own ways of incorporating mānuka honey into their routines to support a healthy lifestyle.

Most popular may be enjoying it straight off the spoon closely followed by adding a spoonful to a favourite tea or even hot water.  It is used as a natural sweetener, particularly for a healthy cereal topping, added to smoothies, or anytime you want a delicious boost to your breakfast.

Mānuka honey is used in many countries as a natural skincare either directly on the skin, blended into a natural skin cream or as an ingredient in a store bought skincare product (always look for the UMF™ quality mark).

Whether sucking on a lozenge, a lollipop or savouring a dollop on the tongue mānuka honey is well recognised for soothing sore throats and easing coughs.

Disclaimer

Manuka honey is a natural product and is traded as a food and expressly not as a remedy.

The products offered on this website and the information presented or linked to should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice or treatment by trained and recognised doctors. The content of this website cannot and must not be used to make diagnoses or start treatments on your own.

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Storage

-Temperatures: Manuka honey should be stored in a dark room with temperatures between 20 to 25 degrees celsius.

-Darkness: Light exposure can cause the breakdown of the honey’s beneficial compounds, so it should get stored be stored in a dark space.

-Shelf Life: If the honey stays clean it can be stored more than 100 years.

-Dryness: Moisture can lead to bacterial growth and honey spoilage. Therefore, its essential to store Manuka honey in a dry environment, away from moisture and dampness.

-Stability: Maintain stability by avoiding frequent temperature changes moving containers. Keeping the honey in its original jar helps preserve its consistency and quality. 

-Important: It should not be fed to children under 12 months. The bacteria in the Honey
can cause serious health problems.

Processing

Our raw Manuka honey is less processed than conventional honey. This means that it is not spun over a long period of time or heated above the normal hive temperatures (approx. 35 degrees Celsius). This results in a higher content of healthy enzymes while maintaining an unmistakable taste that can only be found
in raw Manuka honey.