Manuka honey – the natural, versatile remedy
Manuka Honey
the Natural, Versatile Remedy
Although I have been working in the food industry for over 25 years, my first encounter with Manuka honey happened by chance. My loyal hunting dog, Dino, suffered a severe injury from a wild boar. Despite receiving immediate professional treatment, the wound refused to heal for weeks. In search of a solution, I took him to a veterinary clinic, where the wound was treated with Manuka honey-soaked dressings. They also provided additional bandages for at-home care. Initially, I was skeptical, but after just two days, I noticed a remarkable improvement. The wound was no longer inflamed or infected and was already well on its way to healing. In a short time, it had fully closed, and Dino was back to his old self. This experience left a lasting impression on me. I began researching Manuka honey more thoroughly and quickly realized that this extraordinary natural remedy had to be part of our product range. That was several years ago, and today, Manuka honey has become an essential part of our portfolio—for good reason, as the following points demonstrate.
What Makes Manuka Honey So Unique and Valuable?
- This special honey is harvested by bees in New Zealand from the blossoms of the Manuka bush (South Sea myrtle).
- The indigenous Māori people have been using Manuka honey for its healing properties for centuries.
- Scientific research has since validated its benefits, particularly its antibacterial effects (e.g., studies published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry).
- The key component responsible for its powerful healing and immune-boosting effects is Methylglyoxal (MGO), a natural byproduct of sugar breakdown.
- Manuka honey can be used both internally and externally to support the body’s healing processes—for humans and animals alike.
- When consumed, it strengthens the immune system, and when applied externally, it promotes wound healingthanks to its antibacterial properties.
All Popular MGO Qualities – Now Also Available in Organic
To meet different needs, we offer a full range of Manuka honey qualities with MGO levels of 100+, 250+, 300+, 400+, 500+, as well as high-concentration types 600+ and 800+. These are available in buckets or barrels. New: We now also offer organic-certified Manuka honey from controlled organic farming! Looking for a specific MGO concentration? We import fresh batches directly from New Zealand—contact us for details.
Revolutionary New Applications with Manuka Honey Powder
With decades of experience in polyflora honey powders, we have successfully established our HALOGOLD 50 and HALOGOLD BIO honey powders as essential ingredients in dry instant formulations. It was only natural for us to develop a Manuka honey powder as well.
Thanks to our expertise, we quickly achieved this with Manuka Honey Powder HALOGOLD. This innovation opens up entirely new application possibilities for the food industry and the rapidly growing nutritional supplements sector, which were previously not feasible with liquid Manuka honey:
- As an ingredient in instant drinks (e.g., teas)
- As a component in powdered supplements and health boosters
- Encapsulated for easy consumption
- Compressed into tablet form
- Packaged as "pure-shot" blister packs
Furthermore, for bulk orders of 500 kg or more, we can process any MGO concentration into Manuka honey powder to meet your specific project requirements. This flexibility allows you to turn your unique product ideas into reality.
Torsten Witte, Managing Director