Honey is one of the few natural products that are self-preserving. Unlike most products, it does not need to be kept in the refrigerator after opening. The optimum temperature to store honey is between 14-20°C. The best way to store honey is in a cupboard, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
Manuka honey is unique to New Zealand and to obtain pure Manuka honey is a specialised task for beekeepers. Manuka honey is more difficult to extract and has a limited harvest period as it is only collected at certain times of the year in a short 2-6 week time frame. The health benefits of Manuka honey create high demand for this unique product from around the world.
Methylglyoxal (or MG) is one of the chemical markers used to indicate the level or rating of Manuka honey. This is the chemical that was identified originally as giving Manuka honey its unique antibacterial characteristics. The MG level varies based on the amount of MG present in the honey.
Honey is equal parts indulgence and pantry staple for your cooking. Great for glazing to get that lovely brown crispness, a natural preservative for pickles and sauces, it also retains moisture for deliciously dense, moist cakes, with a touch of colour.
Honey also tastes sweeter than regular sugar; with one teaspoon of honey having the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar, it’s a perfect substitute in drinks and cooking.
Children aged over 1 year old can eat our honey safely.
What are the possible side effects of Manuka honey?
Like other honey, people who are allergic to bees might have allergic reaction when consuming Manuka honey. Excessive use of honey create risk of a rise in blood sugar if taken orally. Also, please consult your doctor for possible interaction with honey if you are taking various medicines
By virtue of its clean atmospheric conditions, New Zealand grows some of the world’s most nutritionally superior plants and food ingredients. In addition, more than 80% of New Zealand’s plants are found nowhere else in the world. For example, Manuka trees are native New Zealand plants which could only be found here. The country provides truly unique extracts and ingredients to the health supplement industry.
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