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When it comes to our feline friends, we always want to ensure their well-being and provide them with the best care possible. As a pet owner, you may have wondered whether it is safe to give honey to your furry friend, particularly manuka honey. We have two beautiful cats, and the short answer is yes …

Manuka honey is a well-known superfood, but just how good is its nutritional profile? As expected, the vitamins and minerals found in manuka honey are more abundant than in regular table honeys. Why is this important? It’s quite simple – vitamins and minerals are the nutrients our bodies need to flourish. Vitamins and minerals are responsible for everything your …

Back in 2016, renowned UK magazine The Grocer released a piece claiming that 80% of all manuka honey being sold was fake. At the time, the UMFHA had allegedly claimed that New Zealand produces 1,700 tons of manuka honey each year. However, over 10,000 tons were being sold annually around the world. The Grocer alleged …

quick summary If stored properly, high quality, raw, manuka honey does not go bad. Honey has a very low moisture content, and has acidic enzymes which prevent bacteria or mold from growing. It’s also thick and not easy for oxygen to penetrate. If you keep your manuka honey out of sunlight, do not expose it …

quick summary Manuka honey is safe for dogs to eat and can offer a range of health benefits: Treating and curing kennel cough Treating ear infections Treating other bacterial infections Wound healing Keeping your dog in general good health Most dogs can eat manuka honey without issue, however, you need to ensure the dosing is …

quick summary Himalayan Cliff Honey is harvested from the mountains of Nepal and known for its potential hallucinogenic effects. For this reason, it is also known as mad honey or Himalayan mad honey. The active compound in the honey is due to its grayanotoxin content, which comes from the rhododendron species of plant where the …

quick summary The 7 most expensive honeys in the world are: Elvish Honey from Turkey ($10,000/kg) Manuka Honey from New Zealand ($3,000/kg) Sidr Honey from Yemen ($1,200/kg) Tualang Honey from Malaysia ($800/kg) Himalayan Cliff Honey from Nepal ($320/kg) Honey from The Paris Opera House ($200/kg) Socotra Island Honey from Yemen ($160/kg) Things that influence the …

quick summary MGO in manuka honey can refer to two things: Methylglyoxal – a compound found in manuka honey that kills bacteria. The MGO rating system – a number rating given by an independent association to confirm the honey is real. The two are connected, as the MGO rating is determined by the level of …

Kanuka honey is a close cousin to the more famous manuka honey, produced from the nectar of the kanuka tree (Kunzea ericoides). Both are native to New Zealand and have similar properties, with kanuka offering antibacterial properties, as well as studies showing effectiveness for various skin ailments, however, kanuka is much less known and produced …

What Is Meluka Honey? Meluka honey is a close cousin to the more famous manuka honey, made from the nectar of the melaleuca alternifolia plant. Also known as Australian tea-tree honey or melaleuca honey, it contains many of the same compounds of its famous manuka relative, offering unique antibacterial and medicinal properties. Produced almost exclusively …

UMF ratings are the gold standard when it comes to manuka honey, but which honey producer takes the crown for the highest grade? In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the purest manuka honey ever produced, and where you can get your hands on it today. Primal By Nature UMF 32+ Limited …

Manuka honey is one of the rarest and most expensive honeys in the world, and seems to be getting more in demand every year.   The reason you’re on this site is probably because you’ve heard of its potent antibacterial and healing qualities. It is one of the world’s true superfoods, safe and nutritious to …

Have you heard of Beowulf? It’s an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend. To this day, it is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. In the poem, it’s clear that mead (made from honey) was a beloved drink of the time. In …

One day I was staring at a pineapple on my kitchen bench, and in my lost-afternoon thoughts, I wondered: Who was the first guy to eat a pineapple? I mean, look at it. It’s a horrendous-looking thing, isn’t it? It’s spikey and looks angry, and even the stems sprouting from the top are sharp and …

Propolis is a mixture of resin and beeswax that keeps a beehive sticking together. Propolis is one of the most complex and potent substances ever studied in nature. It contains over 350 identified compounds, and has been shown to be both antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. It is one of the most potent natural antioxidants, and some …

Ever wondered why Manuka Honey is so sought after, highly-priced, and difficult to find in high quality? Perhaps an insight into how this special honey is made will give you some perspective. Manuka honey is made through a very delicate process, in a very specific part of the world, from a very specific plant! In …