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We have all heard the hype about Manuka honey - how it does everything from healing infected wounds to making us look younger and more attractive.Well some of this is true, sterile certified Manuka UMF honey is now commonly applied to wounds infected with bacteria even MRSA in hospitals and clinics around the world with [...]

What makes Manuka honey genuine?Manuka, like all honey, is made by bees from the nectar of flowers. For it to be considered a genuine Manuka honey, it should be sourced from Leptospermum Scoparium, which is usually found growing wild in New Zealand and a few parts of Southern Australia, however the word Manuka is a New Zealand Maori word [...]

We are often asked how to identify genuine Manuka honey as there is so much in the market that is adulterated with other honey, sugar or corn syrup.Until now any honey that contained Manuka could be described on the label as Manuka honey even if it contains very little Manuka nectar. This is about to change!Strictly speaking there is [...]

With a marketplace filled with a wide array of honey described on the label as Manuka honey, how can the consumer tell if it is genuine or if it has been adulterated with other honey or even sugar syrup?The simple answer is that unless it can be subjected to a High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) test it is almost [...]

Manuka UMF honey is a monofloral honey produced in New Zealand. One of its major properties is its very high antimicrobial value and as an alternative medicine.It is highly sought after because of its healing properties.The North American and European regions currently hold the highest share of Manuka honey owing to its high demand there. Asia-Pacific also has a [...]