Active Manuka Honey

Our Active Manuka Honey is gathered from the evergreen tree Leptospermum scoparium, native to New Zealand. The Manuka tree has intensely scented flowers that bloom in summer and produces a honey that is dark brown in colour. The aroma of Manuka Honey has been described as being earthy and aromatic. The taste is sweet, with notes that are slightly bitter, tangy or herbaceous. Active honey has antibacterial properties that originate predominantly from the presence of hydrogen peroxide (a power antibacterial agent). Hydrogen peroxide occurs naturally in many honeys but tends to be more predominant in certain floral sources including Manuka.

The active honey rating describes how potent the honey is with regards to its total antibacterial activity. All Natural Alternative Manuka Honey undergo independent laboratory testing to determine its antibacterial potency.
The hydrogen peroxide produced by active manuka honey is safe to consume, and offers health benefits. It is a delicious natural high energy source that is great for general, everyday wellbeing.

Natural Alternative Active Manuka Honey range includes:

• Active 8+ Manuka is low in its level of total activity but it is a good choice for everyday consumption.
• Active 10+ Manuka is low-medium in its level of total activity. It is a good choice for those wanting a honey than can offer a lower level of therapeutic benefit, or for everyday consumption.
• Active 18+ Manuka is medium in its level of total activity. It is a good choice for those wanting a honey than can offer a good level of therapeutic benefit.
• Active 24+ Manuka is medium-high in its level of total activity. It is a good choice for those wanting a honey than can offer a high level of therapeutic benefit.