Overview
As well as being a delicious and natural food and part of mankind’s staple diet for thousands of years, honey has also been renowned in traditional medicine for its healing properties. Manuka honey is honey made by bees from the flowers of type of tea tree found growing wild only in New Zealand, Leptospermum scoparium, or Manuka bush. Now this special type of New Zealand honey is leading researchers to exciting discoveries about the antibacterial effect of this ancient food.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should I use Claridges Organic Manuka Honey?
Firstly, Claridges Organic Manuka Honey can be used just like a normal honey—it tastes delicious on toast, as a sweetener in tea and in cooking. It’s also wonderful in sandwiches, as a topping for pancakes or fruit and in smoothies. To maximise the health-giving effect of Manuka honey, try sipping it in a honey and lemon drink when you have a sore throat or cold. It can be also be used topically as a wound dressing.
Why is Claridges Organic Manuka Honey a better choice?
Claridges Organic Manuka Honey meets a rigorous set of standards and conditions. Firstly, the honey and the entire production process, including the source of the nectar, forage area of the bees, management of the bees, extraction process, transportation, processing and packaging materials must comply with organic certification.
Claridges regularly test their honey to make sure there are no harmful chemicals present.
Also, Claridges honey is never heated over 40 degrees, because heating honey to high temperatures removes the goodness.
What are the benefits of Manuka honey?
Manuka honey is famous around the world for its unique anti-bacterial activity. In laboratory tests, Manuka honey has been found to be effective against the following bacteria: Streptococcus pyogenes (causes sore throats), Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli (wound-infecting) and helicobacter pylori (causes most stomach ulcers).
My honey is crystallised - should I throw it out?
Crystallisation is a good sign in honey - it shows that the honey is pure. To remove the crystals, simply stand the jar in some hot water for a few minutes, or heat it briefly in the microwave. Remember, heat can damage the enzymes in honey, so don't burn it!
Sizes
Claridges Organic Manuka Honey is available in 250 g and 500 g.
Ingredients
Claridges Organic Manuka Honey contains only organic Manuka honey.
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