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MGO Manuka Honey

Testing Manuka Honey At Nelson Honey, we test all our Manuka Honey to ensure that it is authentic and meets our quality standards and the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries...

With Nelson Honey you're safe!

Here at Nelson Honey we’re passionate about bringing you high quality natural bee products that are designed to make you feel good and look great. Quality Control is an integral...

Science of Pollen

Pollen grains are small, male reproduction units from flowering plants. The major components of pollen are proteins, amino acids, lipids and sugars. During nectar gathering, bees distribute pollen from one...

Science of Bee Venom

The science behind Bee Venom is still developing and researchers continue to find new uses for it. We add small quantities of Bee Venom to Manuka Honey to create our hugely...

Science of Honey

Honey has been used since ancient times for its special properties.  Good quality honey can contain beneficial plant compounds including antioxidants.  It contains high levels of glucose and fructose, a...

Science of Propolis

Propolis varies between hives, districts and seasons. It is usually dark brown in color, but colour variations occur depending on available vegetation. The environment also affects chemical composition. Propolis may...