sugar-free honey
This is a very good sugar-free syrup but I can't say that it tastes much like honey though it is thicker than ordinary pancake syrup. If you want more honey flavor you will have to mix in a little real honey and make it a low-sugar honey. Overall it's pretty good.
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A wonderful product.
Like another reviewer here I use this granulated honey for my tea and I use it for my coffee. It is oh so much better than white sugar. I had been in the habit of using the unprocessed sugar which was good but this is so much better.
This product does indeed give backed goods a bit of a different in a positive way flavor and I use it with cookies. I buy my granulate honey at a local health food shop and the price here even if you consider the shipping is quite competitive. The other advantage is that this stuff is becoming more and more popular in my area and our local shops are forever running out of it. It is nice to know I have a reliable source.
Highly recommend this product.
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Honey of a dealThis Honey arrived in a timely fashion in two 2.5lb jars. We have consumed one jar and just opened the second and there is absolutely no problem with this delicious honey. It is clean and exactly as advertised.
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It changed my life!East Cape Manuka Honey is incredible! It's fantastic for a variety of uses: 1) a spoonful approx. 20 minutes before meals seems to drastically reduce the chances of suffering gastro-intestinal distress (such as from IBS or other upset); 2) I haven't been sick with any colds or flu since consuming one or more spoonfuls a day even when repeatedly exposed to sick friends family and co-workers so I believe it boosts the immune system; 3) as a facial or spot treatment vs. acne (adult or teenager) this honey rapidly speeds healing of existing acne and prevention of future outbreaks; it also leaves my skin smooth and tight; 4) as a rapid wound healer there is nothing better I've found in nature or science. For me it works faster and better than any OTC antibacterial cream from reducing pain signals to promoting actual healing. One tiny 2.5 oz. jar lasts me about 4-6 weeks of conservative daily use. The honey has a smoky somewhat medicinal flavor that isn't very good but isn't bad either. You get used to it. After all the results are worth it!
Be warned not all honeys are created equal. Only New Zealand Manuka Honey with a UMF rating is legit because it is tested and certified by the New Zealand government to have the correct "Unique Manuka Factor" rating and purity. The reason New Zealand Manuka Honey is so powerful is the bees feast on the New Zealand Manuka tea tree plant (which is ten times more powerful than its Australian cousin). This results in their honey being loaded with antibacterial properties! Because Manuka Honey is rare and expensive a large number of fakes are available that claim to be "bio-active" or "UMF equivalent" to whatever UMF number (12+ 15+ etc.). These knock-offs do contain some Manuka Honey but are not 100% pure; they are cut with other honeys which make it cheaper to produce and less effective. Yet many will charge the same price as the real deal for this inferior product hoping customers won't know the difference! I've tested regular store-bought American honey vs. a "bio-active 15+" knock-off Manuka Honey vs. the "real deal": East Cape Manuka Honey UMF 20+. The American honey had minor benefits the knock-off Manuka brand offered a clear improvement (2-3 times better than American honey) but was still not strong enough. However the East Cape UMF 20+ gave me results that were right off the chart! I won't settle for anything less now.
To combat acne: You should wash first with Manuka Honey Propolis Soap. Apply the honey directly as a spot treatment or all over as a mask once or twice daily and leave on for 30-60 minutes then wash off with cold water.
When I first began using Manuka Honey I had quick results but like anything you have to stick with it or the acne comes back. If the honey doesn't get rid of your acne completely (like me although it did do an amazing job of reducing it) you should also try Manuka Oil 100% Pure East Cape 10ml/0.34oz (again you should wash first with Manuka Honey Propolis Soap) maybe alternating between the oil and the honey masks once each per day (whatever combination works best for you). The oil is even stronger and more concentrated than the honey; some people may find it too strong when applied directly. If this is you then you can try 2-3 drops diluted in a solution of water and/or witch hazel. The oil is also handy for healing minor wounds like hangnails paper cuts or cat scratches; I place a drop directly on the wound several times a day and it works like a charm. The only downside to the oil is it has a strong medicinal odor (not awful but not good) so I wouldn't use it right before leaving the house or inviting friends over. It might also sting a little when it first goes on but this should vanish within a few minutes.
Note that the higher the UMF rating the stronger the antibacterial properties. For therapeutic uses such as mentioned above I wouldn't go with less than UMF 15+ but prefer 20+. Natural Solutions/East Cape makes both and there are other brands that are also UMF-certified but I haven't tried them. All of my Manuka orders have been through Koru Naturals and they have been lightning fast to ship and quick to respond to emails (they've also securely packed my honey each time to avoid breakage in transit). Koru also offers a nice selection of other healthcare items from New Zealand (lanolin etc.).
One final word: I'm not a doctor. I'm not offering medical advice. Different sites offer different treatment suggestions (which I encourage you to read and consider before use). I can't guarantee Manuka will work miracles for you but I know it did for me! Both my MD and naturopath proved useless in diagnosing or treating my skin problems; problems that had plagued me for nine years. Only Manuka proved effective and I'd tried everything from prescription drugs to diet changes. Your results may vary but if you suffer from any of the problems I've mentioned above and nothing else has worked you owe it to yourself to at least try Manuka. It changed my life!
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Good honey but shipping needs help
The product itself is wonderful. However 3 out of the six jars that we ordered leaked all over the place during shipping. After looking closer we realized that the product seal was broken.
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Truly Cures or Helps Most Stomach ProblemsA miracle in my life! I tried this out of desperation and it really does work. Over 20% of Americans suffer from Stomach problems and Doctors truly cannot help. They will give you tests limited diets medicines and generally albeit Innocently...they do not help. This is not weird Health food it truly works. Plus it is good. Over the years...I have had chronic gastritis or IBS and or maybe an ulcer. Knowing that Medical intervention is limited at best I sought alternative means of helping myself. Read up for yourself and you will understand how incredibly simple and logical this is. Plus it is delicious. I take a couple lg teaspoons /day am careful about what I eat and have experienced an amazing recovery. Try it yourself you can't loose.
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Manuka Honey - one of the bestThis is one of the best honey I had ever taste. Beside it really helped my son when he got cold. Definitely will buy more.
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honey honeyThis is great tasting honey! And I love the big bottles. Great price too! Will definitely reorder this honey next time I need some honey!
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wish i could like it
my shipment arrived with a lot of the plastic bottles dented up. customer service was so wonderful to deal with-a plus. i took a taste from one though and it's so strong of a flavor. i buy raw honey all the time and they're always firm to the touch but this one is flowing like regular store bought honey. my kids don't like this type of raw honey at all the taste is too strong. maybe it's just our taste but if you're into the normal flavor of honey this brand is definitely going to throw your tastebuds off. if you're into different flavors then this is the one for you.
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