Frequently Asked Questions

Raw honey is honey that has come straight from the honey extractor. It hasn’t been heated, or processed.

It stands for Methylglyoxal which is an active ingredient with antibacterial effects and it is found in Manuka honey. This is the best indicator that the honey is genuine Manuka honey with guaranteed antibacterial activity.

High levels (100-800 mg/kg) are only found in Manuka honey. The amount changes from batch to batch of Manuka honey, so testing is important to assess both strength and authenticity of that batch.

The MG rating indicates the minimum guaranteed Methylglyoxal content of the Manuka honey; E.g. MG400+ indicates that at least 400mg/kg of Methylglyoxal is present.

UMF stands for ‘Unique Manuka Factor’ which was a term they used when the antibacterial properties in Manuka honey were first discovered and the exact compound could not be identified.

Now they just use the MG rating as this is a more recent identification and therefore a more exact and reliable indicator. MG does still correlate to UMF so therefore high MG levels are the same as high UMF levels.

Yes! Honey contains anti-inflammatory properties that will work to lessen the inflammation and swelling of a sore throat whilst also soothing the itch that comes with it.

Honey can safely be used in children older than one year of age. It is has an excellent safety profile, a good demulcent effect and antioxidant properties, and it increases cytokine release, which may result in antimicrobial effects [Ref: Gheldof N, Wang XH, Engeseth NJ Identification and quantification of antioxidant components of honeys from various floral sources.  J Agric Food Chem 2002; 50 (21): 5870 – 7].

It was recently shown to have potential benefit for cough and cold. In paired comparisons, honey was significantly superior to no treatment or honey-flavoured dextromethorphan for cough frequency and severity, bothersome nature of the cough, and the child/parent sleep quality, as rated by the parents [Ref Paul IM , Beiler J, McMonagle A, Shaffer ML, Duda L, Berlin CM Effect of honey, dextromethorphan, and no treatment on nocturnal cough and sleep quality for coughing children and their parents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2007; 161 (12): 1140–6].

As long as honey is stored in sealed containers it can remain good during for centuries!

We print best before date on our labels to comply with food labelling requirements.

Propolis (“bee glue”) is a compound that bees make from sap from needle-leaved trees or evergreens.

They combine this with their own discharges and beeswax to create a sticky, greenish-brown substance. They use this to repair, coat and build their beehives.

Researchers have identified many great compounds in Propolis – many of which are forms of polyphenols. These are antioxidants that fight disease and damage in the body.

Propolis specifically contains polyphenols called flavonoids. These are produced in plants as a form of protection.  Flavonoids are full of antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which means it provides protection against some bacteria, viruses and fungi.

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