New Zealand Manuka Honey Explained

Reader Contribution by Bree Mccauley
Published on October 14, 2014
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For centuries manuka honey has been considered a ‘wonderfood,’ a powerful, healing and sticky-sweet substance that we are only beginning to understand. With roots in the therapeutic wound dressings of the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand, manuka honey has transcended natural health circles and is now a coveted food, beauty regimen and medicine by many.

What is Manuka Honey?

Manuka is a monofloral honey, which means it is created by bees that feed solely on the nectar of the white flowers that adorn the manuka bush, native to New Zealand’s North Island. This curative honey is in such high demand that producers on the island have been scrambling to ramp up production, with varying results. As a journalist, honey purveyor and manuka loyalist I wanted to dig deep into the research, past marketing and jargon, to find out what really qualifies a high quality manuka honey and how you as a consumer, can more easily navigate the different labeling of manuka to reap the benefits of this delicious and healing honey.

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