10 Best Manuka Honeys - Feb 2019

What you should consider when buying Manuka honey

Manuka honey is more expensive than the regular honey found in stores, and with many types of Manuka honey available in the market, the following tips will help you select the type which is the most worthwhile:

• Check the components of honey: Get to know the components of honey. We all know that hydrogen peroxide is associated with antibiotic properties. Manuka honey has high amounts of a compound known as dihydroxyacetone, found in the nectar of Manuka plant. Also, check the label for a honey with a high percentage of methylglyoxal before buying it.

• Check the flavor: Consider the flavor you would prefer. Also, by nature, Manuka honey is slightly more bitter than other types of honey. If you are looking for sweet honey, then you will have to opt for the types of Manuka honey that are sweeter than the rest.

• Take a look at the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF): Opt for Manuka honey with a UMF of at least 5 if you intend to use the honey for medicinal purposes. The UMF is a measure of the potency of honey, which is determined by the concentration of beneficial compounds in the honey.

• Check for mono-floral honey: Be ready to spend more if you choose mono-floral Manuka honey. This variety is accumulated by bees that interact with a single flower species.