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Description
Manuka honey has unique antibacterial properties and can provide great relief to a sore throat if dissolved in a glass of warm water.
- Fully traceable from hive to home
- Can be used as a natural alternative to sugar and artificial sweetener
- Can be used in cooking or consumed right off the spoon as part of a healthy, balanced diet
Manuka Honey is farmed and harvested exclusively in the rural pastures of New Zealand. Manuka has been used by the indigenous Maori population for centuries. By boiling the leaves and inhaling the vapour, or by burning the bark and using the ashes on their skin, the Maori would utilise Manuka.
Each batch of Manuka Honey is tested by an internationally accredited New Zealand government approved laboratory for non-peroxide activity (NPA) and dietary methylglyoxa. The higher the number, the greater the level of activity.
To ensure you are getting consistent quality, every batch of our Manuka Honey is tested and verified in a laboratory to measure the various quality parameters, all before leaving New Zealand. At Holland & Barrett you can be assured that you’re receiving Manuka Honey that has gone through scientific testing and can be traced all the way back to the beekeeper it came from.
Nutritional Information:
| Per 100g: | |
| Energy | 1375kj / 329kcal |
| Fat | <0.1g |
| of which saturates | <0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.5g |
| of which sugars | 76.2g |
| Fibre | nil |
| Protein | 0.2g |
| Salt | trace |
| Per Tablespoon (15g): | |
| Energy | 206kj / 49kcal |
| Fat | <0.1g |
| of which saturates | <0.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.78g |
| of which sugars | 11.43g |
| Fibre | nil |
| Protein | 0.03g |
| Salt | trace |
Additional Info
Did you know?
In 2018, we made the decision as a brand to adopt new stringent guidelines, in line with the New Zealand government approved standard, that ensured customers know they are buying genuine New Zealand Manuka Honey. Testing in both New Zealand, where our Manuka honey is harvested, and by Fera labs in the UK, ensures customers only get the purest, strongest, undiluted Manuka Honey, where antibacterial strength is measured and presented in a robust and transparent way.
Directions:
Store below 21 ̊C in a cool dry place.
Ingredients:
Always read the label
Fully traceable New Zealand Manuka Honey
Advisory information:
Suitable for vegetarians. Do not feed honey to infants under one year of age. Do not use if cap seal is tampered with or broken.
Remember to:
We go to great efforts to ensure that the information on this page is accurate at the time that the page was last edited. As we are constantly reviewing and developing our products to meet our consumer needs, consumers, particularly those that suffer from allergies and intolerances, should always check product labelling, warnings, and directions provided with the product that is delivered, prior to use or consumption.
Customer Reviews
FAQs
Is manuka honey good for the skin?
Manuka honey has become something of a hero ingredient in skincare over the last few years.
Manuka honey has been known to have anti-bactieral properties which may have some skin benefits when applied topically.
Is manuka honey suitable for vegans?
No, because it is produced by bees, Manuka honey is not considered to be suitable for vegans. However, Manuka honey is suitable for vegetarians.
How should you take manuka honey?
You can use manuka honey in a straight swap for regular honey, as part of a healthy balanced diet.
It has a similar sweet taste to regular honey but has more of an intense flavour. It is also usually darker in colour.
Drizzle over Greek yoghurt with fresh berries, swirl it into your overnight oats or marinade meat or vegetables in it for a sweet taste. Add to a warm cup of tea or even just eat straight off the spoon if you prefer!
What is the MGO rating on manuka honey?
The MGO level on manuka honey refers to the concentration of MGO within it.
The higher the number in the MGO rating, the better the anti-bacterial properties in the manuka honey.
Is manuka honey good for you?
Manuka honey is antibacterial and bacterial resistant, thanks to its high concentration of methylglyoxal (MGO).
The antibacterial substance DHA, which is naturally produced by the manuka bush, is stored in the nectar. This then goes through a reaction which forms MGO.
Manuka honey also a healthier alternative to refined sugar and artificial sweeteners and can be used to sweeten food and drinks.
Manuka honey can also provide support for a sore throat. Just dissolve a spoonful in a mug of warm water and drink for a soothing effect.
It is a great ingredient to keep in the cupboard during winter, when coughs and colds are rife.
What is the difference between honey and Manuka honey?
Manuka honey is so called because it is made from the nectar of the flowers of the Manuka bush, which grows mainly in New Zealand.
Only honey which is made from this plant can be classed as Manuka honey.
Manuka Lab Manuka Honey MGO 525 is fully traceable from your home right back to the specific beekeeper and hive that it comes from. It is certified genuine manuka honey.
When bees pollinate from the manuka bush, their honey is more potent than regular honey as it has a higher concentration of dietary methylglyoxal (MGO).
Read more about Manuka honey https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/the-health-hub/food-drink/food/manuka-honey/wonder-of-manuka-honey/ and its origins in our Health Hub article.
What is manuka honey?
Manuka honey is a special type of honey, made by bees, which can be eaten in exactly the same way as regular honey.
Used as an alternative sweetener, it is also employed as a luxurious ingredient in cosmetics.