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What is Manuka Honey? 🤔🐝

Manuka honey is a type of honey that is made by bees that pollinate the Manuka bush in New Zealand. This rare honey is produced for just a few weeks every year when the Manuka is in flower, making it an extremely limited resource.

When bees pollinate from the Manuka bush, they produce honey that is more potent than standard honey bee honey due to the higher concentration of methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO is a substance found in the nectar of some Manuka plants, and it gives the nectar its antiviral and antibacterial properties. While most honey contains this compound, Manuka has been found to contain it in unusually high concentrations. Manuka honey has a strong, slightly bitter taste that is typical of darker honeys.