Authentic New Zealand Manuka honey is one of nature’s most delicious superfoods and to us here at Kai Ora, we see it as a taonga, a treasure that we want to share with the world. Read on to discover what makes New Zealand Manuka honey unique and a simply delicious ingredient to support your everyday health.
Here are 10 reasons why manuka honey is so special:
- Antibacterial properties: Manuka honey contains a compound called methylglyoxal (MGO), which gives it powerful antibacterial properties that can help fight off harmful bacteria and infections. To ensure your honey is of the highest quality we have every batch of our honey independently tested in an accredited laboratory for many parameters to ensure it meets all the New Zealand Export standards. You can learn more about our honey testing here.
- Anti-inflammatory properties: Manuka honey has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects, which can help reduce inflammation and pain in the body. Want some great DIY recipes for winter wellness, check them out here.
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Wound healing: Manuka honey has been shown to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective for treating minor wounds, burns, and skin infections.
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Digestive health: Manuka honey has been shown to have prebiotic properties, which can help promote healthy digestion and gut health.
Manuka honey has been found to have several digestive health benefits. It contains enzymes that aid in breaking down food, and its antibacterial properties can help to balance gut bacteria and prevent harmful bacterial growth. Manuka honey also has anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation in the gut and alleviate symptoms of digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Additionally, it has been shown to help heal stomach ulcers and reduce acid reflux symptoms.
- Boosts immunity: The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of mānuka honey can also help boost the immune system and protect against illness and disease. See some of our favourite Immunity Boosting recipes here.
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Rich in antioxidants: Manuka honey contains a range of antioxidants, which can help protect the body against oxidative damage and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
- Low glycemic index: Manuka honey has a lower glycemic index than other types of honey, as it is absorbed more slowly which means it can help regulate blood sugar levels.
- Natural sweetener: Manuka honey is a delicious and natural alternative to sugar, which can be used in a variety of recipes, check out our handy sugar to honey conversion chart here to swap honey in your favourite recipes.
- Unique flavour: Manuka honey has a rich, unique flavour that is unlike any other type of honey, with hints of caramel and toffee. Taking a spoonful of honey is an easy practice to add to your daily wellness routine, or we love to add it to hot drinks or baking. We have loads of inspiration of how to use our honey here.
- Sustainable production: Our Manuka honey is produced sustainably. As a proud Maori owned business we take our role as Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) seriously.
We work to protect the natural environment, and to preserve the health of our bee populations. We follow sustainable harvesting practices, while also creating and nurturing native forests.
We sustainably harvest and extract the medicinal properties from New Zealand’s mānuka trees and we take pride in having a vertically integrated operation from our landowners, to beekeepers, to processors and marketers that enables quality control over the entire process of creating our products.
Kai Ora collectively manages over 2000 hives in collaboration with 2 Maori Operators in Te Hiku (Far North). We are proud to export over 30 tonnes of Active Mānuka Honey to customers in Japan, Australia, Romania, France & Switzerland.
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