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How Is Manuka Honey Made

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Monofloral means the honey has been primarily made from Mānuka nectar while multifloral means it has been made from a mix of Mānuka nectar and other nectars. An authentic New Zealand Manuka Honey will always state whether it is monofloral or multifloral these are two official definitions of Manuka Honey set by the New Zealand Government. How Manuka Honey Is Made Bees Trees Manuka Honey In our production region Taranaki the Manuka trees start blooming from mid December to mid January depending on the season. How is manuka honey made . Bees that pollinate them and suck their nectar carry out the process. Manuka honey is made by bees from the nectar of the manuka bush which grows in New Zealand and is famous for its antibacterial properties. That is it depends on the bees that gather nectar and pollen from the manuka bushes sometimes referred to as tea tree. The next step usually involves fanning which is performed by other bees to. The process involved in the production of m...