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  • How to tell that Manuka honey is genuine
    November 9, 2018 Bill Gluyas

    How to tell that Manuka honey is genuine

    What makes Manuka honey genuine?Manuka, like all honey, is made by bees from the nectar of flowers. For it to be considered a genuine Manuka honey, it should be sourced from Leptospermum Scoparium, which is usually found growing wild in New Zealand and a few parts of Southern Australia, however the word Manuka is a New Zealand Maori word [...]
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  • ​Manuka honey found below par
    July 19, 2017 Bill Gluyas

    Manuka honey found below par

    Once again the British press are questioning the authenticity of Manuka honey with their report that Fortnum and Mason are removing Manuka honey from their shelves while they investigate reports that their home branded Manuka honey does not meet tests of authenticity.For the past 5 years research in New Zealand has focused on identifying compounds that are unique to [...]
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  • How to identify genuine Manuka honey
    July 19, 2017 Bill Gluyas

    How to identify genuine Manuka honey

    With a marketplace filled with a wide array of honey described on the label as Manuka honey, how can the consumer tell if it is genuine or if it has been adulterated with other honey or even sugar syrup?The simple answer is that unless it can be subjected to a High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC) test it is almost [...]
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  • July 19, 2017 Bill Gluyas

    Manuka counterfeit labeling, brand hijacking and bee health

    MANUKA  AND MORE: From a medical grade product to a tasty spread, some see manuka honey as liquid gold, but the industry is fraught with concerns such as counterfeits, brand hijacking and bee health. These are some of the issues that will be addressed next week at the Manuka and More conference.IT USED to be [...]
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  • Technology to determine the authenticity of Manuka honey
    July 19, 2017 Bill Gluyas

    Technology to determine the authenticity of Manuka honey

    One of the biggest problems for the Manuka honey industry has been the fraudulent labeling of Manuka honey particularly in jurisdictions outside New Zealand where thousands of tonnes of honey has been sold as Manuka honey by unscrupulous vendors. Honey which contains little or no Manuka flower nectar.This symposium will address factors which can identify [...]
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  • July 19, 2017 Bill Gluyas

    Antibiotic resistant superbugs

    According to Natural News there have been more recent outbreaks of antibiotic resistant bacteria among new-born children in India.According to the report around 85,000 infant deaths are caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria in India annually.There are several reasons for these high numbers including poor sanitation, overcrowding in hospitals and over prescription of antibiotics. Antibiotics are freely sold over the counter in India [...]
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