Fully traceable from hive to home, Manuka Lab Manuka Honey is a unique and powerful type of honey all the way from New Zealand.
More is more: Australia's unmatchable variety of Manuka
The diversity of Australia's Manuka trees is vastly superior to New Zealand. Australia is home to 83 species of Manuka, 12 of which have bioactive, medicinal properties, making them ideal for high-MGO Manuka production. In comparison, New Zealand has only one.
1. Manuka. Manuka Honey comes from New Zealand. It is harvested from the blooms of Manuka trees that grow abundantly there.
We now know Australia is host to over 80 species of Leptospermum, including the same plant - Leptospermum Scoparium - as is found in NZ. Because of this variety, along with other types of flora, Australian Manuka honey has a different flavor and color profile & is less likely to crystallize.
Most people have heard of the benefits of Manuka Honey, and – thanks to clever marketing – many people believe it is only produced in New Zealand. The truth is, there are far more manuka trees in Australia than New Zealand.
Manuka honey is more expensive than most other honey because it is rare and only produced in Australia and New Zealand. The flowers the bees collect the nectar from, to make Manuka honey are from the Leptospermum family, which is native to Australia. Farming Manuka honey costs more to produce than other honeys.
The costliest honey in the world is 'Elvish honey', which is a rare and expensive variety produced in Turkey's Black Sea region. This honey is known for its unique flavour and high price and is a much sought-after delicacy for foodies and connoisseurs alike. It is also known as the purest honey in the world.
Capilano honey is 100% pure Australian honey. There's absolutely nothing added, it's just as nature intended.
Overall, the healthiest type of honey is raw, unprocessed honey, as there are no additives or preservatives. This article was medically reviewed by Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness expert with a private practice based in New York City.
Despite its recent international appeal, Greek honey has long been considered the best in the world, even during ancient times. This is due to its pure, sweet taste along with its proven nutritional benefits.
Honey contains vital nutrients
Honey is a brown, sticky, sugar-saturated solution made by bees. Health benefits of eating a spoonful of honey everyday include diabetes management, cancer management, better heart health, and other benefits.
Different stages are involved in honey production. Commercial honey is different from raw honey, and many steps are involved in the production process for both types. Out of all the countries, the top honey production country is China, with an average production of 457,203 tonnes per year.
Honey products are permitted into most Australian states and territories. Honey products must be inspected by a biosecurity officer on arrival, to confirm the honey items are free from contamination. Items that do not meet these conditions will be exported or destroyed at the importer's expense.
In New Zealand, it is called Mānuka, in Australia, it is more commonly known as Tea Tree, but the word Manuka (without a macron, which is used to indicate a long vowel) has been in common use in Tasmania for at least 100 years.
Mānuka honey is produced by European honey bees (Apis mellifera) foraging on the mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium), which evidence suggests originated in Australia before the onset of the Miocene aridity. It grows uncultivated throughout both southeastern Australia and New Zealand. Mānuka honey is markedly viscous.
Tim Malfroy produces some of the world's best honey in the pristine world heritage Blue Mountains of Australia. Malfroy's honey is a great representation of the terroir of the Blue Mountains with its complex flora and pure environment. The depth of flavour is amazing; this honey is something special.
Australian honey is highly sought after in global markets for its unique tastes and strong reputation for being produced cleanly and sustainably. All around Australia honey bees visit more than 700 native flowering plants to collect nectar and pollen to produce honey.
Capilano remains 100% pure Australian honey and is Australian made and owned.
1. Dabur. Dabur is a leading Indian multinational brand that manufactures Ayurvedic medicine and natural consumer products. The brand is especially known for its high quality and pure honey.
The oldest honey ever found was discovered in 2003 and is over 5,500 years old! According to a 2012 report, the oldest honey in the world was found in 2003 in Georgia, west of Tblisi, amid an oil pipeline installation. It is estimated to be over 5,500 years old.
The most isolated honey in the world, Pitcairn honey originates from its namesake island. Here, the quality of all plant life is as pure as possible due to the complete lack of pollution on the island. With a population of under 100 people, there's little to no contamination in the island's honey production.
Kanuka honey has even been hailed as the “new super honey” due to its healing qualities. It shows particularly promising results as a topical treatment for skin disorders. Some scientists claim that some Kanuka honey has even higher levels of MGO than Manuka honey.
Australia's Manuka Ultimate MGO 1500+ has all the properties of the previous medicinal MGO honeys but if you require a more rapid and potent action then choose our highest MGO 1500+ activity. The 1500+ MGO honey we produce here at Australia's Manuka is one of the most potent in the world.