Manuka honey, is it worth the money?

You probably already know Manuka is no ordinary honey. But quality can vary. If you’re already a fan, you’ll know the importance of buying a quality product. But how do you know whether it’s really a pot of gold?

Pure Manuka honey comes from New Zealand where the government passed strict regulations. Manuka honey must contain four chemical markers and one DNA marker unique to the Manuka bush in order to be described as Manuka honey. Genuine Manuka honeys will be labelled ‘Tested Certified Manuka’. Your honey should be packed in New Zealand too – once it’s sealed, it can’t be contaminated with nonManuka honey.

Any amount of MGO is positive, but the higher the MGO rating, the more is in the honey. All Manuka Doctor honeys contain good levels of MGO – and you get a choice. You may choose a higher or a lower level.

A reputable brand like Manuka Doctor will be proud to show you its test results. You can see Manuka Doctor honey’s lab certificates by typing in the batch number into the online checker. That’s right – you can trace each individual pot, which should be reassuring. To give you extra confidence, Manuka Doctor honey is tested in New Zealand and on arrival in the UK.

The New Zealand government rules state that Manuka honey must be labelled ‘monofloral’ – meaning it’s made just from the nectar of Manuka flowers – or ‘multifloral’, which means it will also contain the nectar of other flowers. Both are genuine Manuka. What’s key is the transparency and seeing it on the label.

Manuka Doctor is able to offer great deals because they don’t have shops, so there are no overheads. You can pick up some sweet bargains on a regular basis – the special offers in the coupon below.