{"product_id":"raw-manuka-honey-npa-20-product-of-new-zealand-culinary-cosmetic-nutricutical-grade","title":"Raw Manuka Honey NPA 20 • Product of New Zealand Culinary\/Cosmetic\/Nutricutical Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine Manuka Honey from New Zealand is made \u003cspan\u003eby bees that collect nectar from the Manuka plant (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium) \u003c\/em\u003eand is renowned worldwide for its beneficial properties. Authentic Manuka Honey is rated through several different and complex systems, including NPA (Non-Peroxide Activity) and MGO (Methylglyoxal).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTesting processes measures all three signature compounds, Leptosperin, DHA, and Methylglyoxal (MGO).  The renowned antibacterial health properties of Manuka honey are believed to be more potent, concentrated, and potentially more effective when the NPA number is higher; the higher the MGO is as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MGO rating system identifies a single compound, Methylglyoxal, and was developed by a university professor. Manuka honey comes in a range of MGO ratings. The higher the number on the label, the better the health benefits and antibacterial properties are. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally, higher-grade NPA 15 or NPA 20 manuka honeys are more effective at killing active bacterial infections. The higher the NPA rating, the more antibacterial activity the Mānuka honey has and the more MGO (Methylglyoxal) potency it has.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarning: Do not feed honey to infants under two years old. Natural honey crystallizes. In order to return it to a natural state, warm it up in a water bath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManuka honey is widely considered the healthiest type of honey. It offers all the health benefits of regular honey. Manuka honey also has a distinctive dark color and intensely rich flavor. Like other honey, the color and taste vary from batch to batch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManuka has gained popularity because of its strong antibacterial properties. This mostly comes from the compound methylglyoxal (MGO), although other components also play a role. This makes Manuka much more potent for fighting infections. This is one reason that Manuka is more expensive than different honey varieties and in such high demand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are situations where the antibacterial aspects of the honey are significant. As a result, higher levels of antibacterial activity will be more powerful. Some such uses include the following:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor treating acne, hives, and eczema\u003cbr\u003eFor fighting a cold or an infection\u003cbr\u003eApplied to the skin to promote wound or burn to heal\u003cbr\u003eFor improving digestion or colon health\u003cbr\u003eAs a cough or sore throat remedy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther reasons to use honey include any uses where the antibacterial activity would be an added benefit. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome other common uses include:\u003cbr\u003eAn alternative sweetener\u003cbr\u003eAn ingredient in a salve for soothing the skin\u003cbr\u003ePart of a face mask\u003cbr\u003eAs a component of the diet\u003cbr\u003eTo lower overall inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Manuka honey is sold by weight, not volume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5421\/2003\/files\/SDS_-_Raw_Manuka_Honey_NPA_20.pdf?v=1749702912\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSDS\u003c\/a\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5421\/2003\/files\/CoA_-_Raw_Manuka_Honey_NPA_20_2.pdf?v=1749698704\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCoA-\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLOT: BNBN202501\/H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulk Naturals","offers":[{"title":"250g Plastic Jar","offer_id":44691591790636,"sku":"3731804172156","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg (4x 250g) Plastic Jar","offer_id":44691591823404,"sku":"3731804172125","price":163.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5kg (10x 250g) Plastic Jar","offer_id":44691591856172,"sku":"3181684102871","price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/ManukaHony_150bbdb9-faa2-4e2e-8c89-903b49ee531e.jpg?v=1755794440","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/raw-manuka-honey-npa-20-product-of-new-zealand-culinary-cosmetic-nutricutical-grade","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}