Honey is found everywhere, used commerically in food and also in health products. There are many benefits as well as a sweet taste which brings honey in the favour of many. Honey is always a bestseller in the health industry and has stayed so for many years, backed up with sufficient research of its benefits. This post will introduce you to the different types of honey, its uses and benefits.
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Regular Honey
Regular honey is the honey you guy buy at the supermarket to drizzle on your toast or ice cream. It is easily spreadable and has a golden-orange colour. It is used as a sweetener in food.
Regular honey has antioxidants properties that help protect you body such as polypheols that help protect your body from heart disease. It also has phytonutrients which has immune-boosting and anticancer benefits.
Multiflora Honey
Multiflora honey is honey that is produced by honeybees that feed of multiple flowers especially during spring. It has a light amber colour and has a pleasant sweet taste.
Multiflora honey provides energy and strengthens immunity. It also helps in weight loss as it is rich with vitamins, minerals and nutrients as well as improving the body's metabolism and reduce bad cholesterol level. It is also effective with cold, flu and other respiratory issues. Multiflora honey is a natural sedative agent that helps to improve sleep, relieve stress & anxiety.
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Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is honey made only in Australia and New Zealand and is produced from manuka plant. It has a dark cream to brown colour, with a slightly bitter aftertaste than standard honey you find in the supermarket.
Manuka honey is popular for its antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is commonly used to treat wound infections, amplify the regenreation of tissue and even decrease pain in patients suffering from burns. It is also known for treating sore throats, gastric uclers, and irritable bowel syndrome.
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UMF on Manuka honey
On Manuka honey, you may see UMF ratings. UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor. It is a quality mark identifying natural unadulterated manuka honey produced in New Zealand. It is a trademark that insures purity, quality, and that the honey contains unqiue natural properties.
So, what do the numbers mean?
| under 5+ | You are looking for multifloral Manuka honey. |
| 5+ to 10+ | You are looking for a natural sweetener that supports a healthy lifestyle. |
| 15+ to 20+ | You are looking for a more potent product to support everyday health and wellness. |
| 25+ | You are looking for a higher level of potency with additional nutritional support. |
MGO on Manuka honey
On Manuka honey, you may otherwise see MGO ratings. MGO stand for methylglyoxal, the naturally occurring compound that makes Manuka honey so special. The MGO number tells you the level of MGO in your jar of Manuka honey, which is directly related to its potency.
So, what do the numbers mean?
| MGO | UMF |
| 83+ | 5+ |
| 263+ | 10+ |
| 514+ | 15+ |
| 829+ | 20+ |
| 1200+ | 25+ |