Manuka Honey

 Mānuka honey is a monofloral honey produced in New Zealand and Australia from the nectar of the mānuka tree. It has in vitro   antibacterial properties, but there is not conclusive evidence of benefit in medical use. It has been classified as a Therapeutic Good in Australia, and has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2007.

Manuka honey has a strong flavour, which has been characterized as, "earthy, oily, herbaceous", and "florid, rich and complex". Other qualificatives used by the New Zealand honey industry are, a "damp earth, heather, aromatic" aroma and a "mineral, slightly bitter" flavour.

 

New Zealand Manuka has long been valued for its health-maintaining effects and Manuka Honey is gaining worldwide recognition for its unique properties. Only some Manuka Honey has the special UMF® activity.