Explore the esteemed health advantages of raw Manuka Honey
Sourced from New Zealand. Manuka Honey is undeniably a remarkable natural marvel and an incredibly versatile and delectable means to support your body. Recognized for its distinct flavor, Manuka Honey boasts an impressive array of over 2,000 different compounds – a staggering 20 times more than other honey varieties. And akin to most untamed wonders, the less intervention there is, the better! Keep reading to uncover why placing trust in our bees (and good old Mother Nature) to do their magic yields some of the highest quality and most genuine raw Manuka honey found on Earth.
What is raw Manuka Honey?
Raw Manuka Honey is honey in its purest form, sourced directly from the beehive without any additional ingredients like sugar, water, or chemicals. It is not heated beyond a certain point to preserve its natural properties, making it rich in beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Our raw Manuka Honey is sourced from the nectar of Manuka flowers in New Zealand, ensuring its authenticity and quality. With a wide range of health benefits and certifications, it is a natural and potent choice for honey lovers worldwide.
How can we verify the quality of Manuka Honey?
We ensure that our raw Manuka Honey meets the highest quality standards through rigorous testing and certification processes. Each batch of our honey undergoes more than 34 separate tests in our internationally accredited honey laboratories in New Zealand. This ensures that the honey is pure and effective. In addition to these tests, Manuka Honey Emirates raw Manuka Honey carries the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF™) trademark, which is independently certified by the UMF Honey Association. This certification validates the authenticity, freshness, purity, and quality of the honey. UMF measures the four signature compounds found in genuine, monofloral Manuka Honey, namely Leptosperin, DHA, HMF, and MGO. It is important to note that many other Manuka products in the market do not have UMF certification and instead use marketing terms like 'factors' and 'bio-actives', as well as being packaged outside of New Zealand. This can be confusing for consumers. Therefore, it is recommended to use UMF™ as a guide to ensure the quality, purity, and potency of Manuka Honey, and make sure the Manuka Honey is packaged and shipped from New Zealand.
Why is Manuka Honey more expensive than other honey?
During a short window of time, the honey bees gather the valuable nectar from the blossoming Manuka trees. These trees, native to New Zealand, can only be found in specific microclimates, often in remote and isolated areas such as hills, fields, and forests. In fact, some beehives are so secluded that they can only be reached by helicopter. The Manuka plant is highly sensitive to changes in climate, weather, pollution, and human interference. Therefore, the farther away it is from human contact, the healthier the plant, bee colonies, and resulting Manuka Honey. This explains why raw Manuka Honey is highly sought after and considered a precious commodity. Furthermore, Manuka Honey possesses a distinct taste and color that becomes more pronounced as its purity level, measured by its UMF rating, increases. From the volcanic plateau of New Zealand's central North Island to the lush hills of Northland, various factors such as sunlight, wind, and rainfall can influence the quality of Manuka Honey. Each jar of this natural product tells a unique story of the season it was harvested.