What is mānuka?

Mānuka Explained

Mānuka honey comes from bees that pollinate the native mānuka plant in New Zealand. Naturally rich in unique compounds, including MGO, it is prized for its distinctive characteristics and exceptional quality.

What Makes Mānuka Different?

Mānuka honey has been valued for generations for its unique natural properties. Naturally rich in distinctive compounds, it is commonly enjoyed as part of daily wellness rituals, seasonal routines and soothing moments.

Naturally rich in MGO

Known for its naturally occurring antibacterial activity and independently certified for UMF™ and MGO strength.

Comforting Ritual

Traditionally enjoyed by the spoonful or in warm drinks for everyday comfort.

Daily Wellness

Traditionally enjoyed as part of a balanced lifestyle and everyday wellness routine.

Naturally Rich in Antioxidants

Contains naturally occurring antioxidants found in genuine New Zealand mānuka honey.

Naturally Occurring Prebiotics

Contains naturally occurring prebiotic oligosaccharides found in genuine mānuka honey.

Traditional Use

For generations, mānuka honey has been valued for its unique properties and traditional uses.

Not all mānuka honey is the same

What makes mānuka unique

The key compound responsible for mānuka honey’s antibacterial activity is MGO (methylglyoxal).

The higher the MGO level, the greater the honey’s natural bioactive strength. This natural activity is what sets mānuka honey apart from other varieties of honey.

Not all mānuka honey is the same

Understanding strength

Mānuka honey's strength is measured through recognised grading systems such as UMF™ (Unique Mānuka Factor), which verifies authenticity, purity and potency.

Higher UMF™ ratings indicate greater concentrations of the natural compounds that give mānuka honey its unique properties.

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How people use mānuka honey

Mānuka honey is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in many ways.

By the spoonful

A daily ritual, straight from the jar.

In tea

Stir into hot water or lemon/herbal tea.

With breakfast

Perfect over toast, oats or yoghurt.

For sore throats

Enjoy by the spoon or as a soothing mānuka lozenge.

In recipes

A natural sweetener for smoothies and cooking.

The only authentic mānuka origin

Why New Zealand mānuka matters

Authentic mānuka honey comes from New Zealand’s remote landscapes where the mānuka plant grows naturally.

New Zealand has strict quality standards that ensure genuine mānuka honey is tested, certified and traceable from hive to jar.

This is why certification systems like UMF™ are so important.

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Experience true New Zealand mānuka.

From its natural antibacterial activity to its long history in wellness traditions, mānuka honey is one of nature’s most unique foods.

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