{"title":"Specialty Honey","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"australian-native-bee-honey","title":"Australian Native Bee Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/SAFE-CHECK-OUT-LOGOS_600x600.png?v=1619255466\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3394%;\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"116\" width=\"156\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/shutterstock_1454429510_480x480.jpg?v=1615863538\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6606%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the rarest honeys in the world, and it comes from a tiny, stingless bee - the \u003cem\u003eTetragonula\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFact: \u003c\/em\u003e 1 hive only produces 1 kg of this wonderful honey per year - so this is a very special honey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Contains Propolis - Native bees make more propolis per hive than honey.\u003cbr\u003e• Scientifically proven to have a low Glycemic Index which is very good for Diabetics - read article further down.\u003cbr\u003e• Potent \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eantidiabetic\u003c\/span\u003e and antibacterial properties - as high as Manuka Honey\u003cbr\u003e• High antioxidant\u003cbr\u003e• the colour is normally a lighter colour compared to Manuka Honey and viscous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative Bee honey has a lemony\/slightly sour taste, a distinctive “bush” taste—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea mix of sweet and sour with a hint of fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The taste comes from plant resins—which the bees use to build their hives and honey pots—and varies at different times of year depending on the flowers and trees visited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.3146%;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20210201_122132_480x480.jpg?v=1615864900\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"215\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"345\" width=\"259\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20201207_085507_480x480.jpg?v=1615864640\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0637%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20201207_085650_480x480.jpg?v=1615868860\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAustralian Native Bee honey \u003c\/b\u003econtains trehalulose\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehas the ability to protect cellular membranes and labile proteins against damage and denaturation as a result of desiccation and oxidative stress. Trehalose appears to be the most effective sugar for protection against desiccation, the removal of moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative Bee Honey has a low GI so could be beneficial to diabetics - having a decreased GI means it takes longer for the sugar to be absorbed into the blood stream, so there may not be a spike in glucose that you get from different sugars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead more on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qaafi.uq.edu.au\/article\/2020\/07\/science-sweetens-native-honey-health-claims\"\u003eTrehalulose\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead more........\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.meliponinibeehoney.com\/blog\/trehalose\" title=\"TREHALOSE IN NATIVE BEE HONEY\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.meliponinibeehoney.com\/blog\/trehalose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNative Bees make only 1 kg of honey per hive per year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSugarbag (or pot-honey), as it is sometimes called, has a long history of traditional indigenous use with a range of purported therapeutic properties, including antidiabetic and antioxidant activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBefore European settlement, the Brisbane region was home to various indigenous people, who still have connections to the mountain. They came to collect \"Ku-ta\" the honey of the stingless native bee, from hives in the hollows.⁠\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e⁠\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Brisbane's early days, residents would ascend Mount Coot-tha for picnics with a view. The bush at the top was cleared, leaving a lone large eucalypt and the mountain was named ONE TREE HILL.⁠\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⁠\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, people still gather here for picnics and we are still collecting the \"ku-ta\" from the beautiful native honey bees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNow you also get to enjoy this delicious tasting \u003cstrong\u003elocal\u003c\/strong\u003e honey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.3783%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we are with Steve, our Native Bee Keeper, and a standard native bee hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve absolutely loves his bees and is very conscious about protecting them and keeping them happy and contented - the bees are kept safe and well during the honey extraction process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are about 10,000 flying bees in this hive plus the lava, eggs and pupae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"199\" width=\"149\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20210201_125955_480x480.jpg?v=1615866793\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/Australian-Made-Owned-full-colour-logo_480x480.jpg?v=1593909209\" width=\"126\" height=\"112\"\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Natures Gold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39475457622201,"sku":"T502","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/products\/NativeBeeHoney_50g_Front.png?v=1617673523"},{"product_id":"leatherwood-honey-from-tasmania","title":"Leatherwood Honey from Tasmania","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"137\" width=\"553\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/shutterstock_16800814_1_480x480.jpg?v=1653774912\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/shutterstock_16800814_1_480x480.jpg?v=1653774912\"\u003eRAW and ORGANIC from TASMANIAN PRISTINE FORESTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eLEATHERWOOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey only comes from the wilderness areas of western Tasmania, Australia. The Leatherwood tree, Eucryphia Lucinda, blooms annually for a short time with an abundance of extremely delicate white flowers with a piquant scent. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering from approximately January until April, the leatherwood tree is endemic to Tasmania and originated nearly 65 million years ago.  The plants are normally hidden deep within the forest and can be difficult to access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis honey is very smooth on the palette and the flavour is fresh and clean. It also has lightly spicy notes and is a very pleasurable honey to eat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eLeatherwood honey is known for its prebiotic and healing properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eIt's high in antioxidants, which is great for the prevention of heart disease, arthritis, and even cataracts. And its low glycemic rating makes it a diabetic-friendly sweetener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eBeing a raw honey, it may crystallise, this is a natural characteristic of raw, natural, organic honey.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are unable to send honey to Western Australia because of their very strict quarantine laws.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/SAFE-CHECK-OUT-LOGOS_480x480.png?v=1619255466\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"125\" width=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/Australian-Made-Owned-full-colour-logo_480x480.jpg?v=1593909209\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures Gold","offers":[{"title":"250 g","offer_id":43162735444153,"sku":"T229","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":42361592250553,"sku":"T228","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":42361668337849,"sku":"T227","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/products\/Leatherwood_250g_web.png?v=1665988599"},{"product_id":"eucalyptus-honey","title":"Australian Eucalyptus Honey","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #46b25f;\"\u003eAustralian Eucalyptus Honey\u003c\/span\u003e is a monofloral honey which is smooth on the pallette and has a distinctive golden colour.  The flavour is  deliciously sweet with a slightly herbal flavour.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEucalyptus honey contains a naturally occuring germicide, which makes it ideal to use neat on wounds and burns, acting as a natural antiseptic, for this reason  it is also effective when applied to cuts, bite and stings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/Mosquito-Bite_160x160.jpg?v=1660802479\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake some Eucalyptus honey if you are suffering from respiratory illness - It acts as a natural expectorant clearing mucous, as well as decongesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from it's amazing health benefits, this honey is so delicious and is the perfect addition to your cuppa, or as a natural sweetener when you are baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpread some on some crusty bread for a satisfying morning or afternoon treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Perfect Cup \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTea and honey are a match made in heaven, but just how do you make the perfect cup?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/tea_and_honey_custom_size_240x240.png?v=1660803633\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e  Boil the water and place the teabag in the cup\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAdd the boiled water and let it brew for 3 minutes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStir the tea and add one - 2 tsps of honey\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStir again.....delicious\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natures Gold","offers":[{"title":"250 g jar","offer_id":43162716012729,"sku":"T079","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g Squeezy Bottle","offer_id":42736791912633,"sku":"T078","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk Buy - 2 bottles + 2 free Manuka Honey pouches","offer_id":42736791945401,"sku":"T079","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk Buy 3 bottles + 3 free Manuka Honey pouches","offer_id":42736791978169,"sku":"T800","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/products\/Eucalyptus_250g_1.png?v=1677284324"},{"product_id":"yellow-box-honey","title":"YELLOW BOX HONEY - 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Foods with a high GI cause rapid spikes in blood sugar, while those with a low GI result in a slower, more gradual release of glucose. Yellow Box honey has a lower GI compared to other honey varieties, typically ranging between 35 and 45. This means:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBetter Blood Sugar Control\u003c\/b\u003e: Yellow Box honey provides a more sustained energy release, reducing the risk of blood sugar spikes and crashes*. This makes it an excellent alternative for individuals with diabetes or those looking to maintain stable energy levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduced Risk of Insulin Resistance\u003c\/b\u003e: Consuming low-GI foods helps prevent insulin resistance, a key factor in the development of type 2 diabetes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustained Energy for Athletes\u003c\/b\u003e: The slow-release carbohydrates in Yellow Box honey make it an ideal natural energy source for athletes, aiding endurance and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImproved Gut Health\u003c\/b\u003e: The prebiotic properties of Yellow Box honey support beneficial gut bacteria, promoting digestive health and overall immune function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Please be aware that although honey with a low GI is a better choice for people who are diabetic, and or watching their sugar intake - It is still a form of sugar and should be considered as a part of the overall daily carbohydrate intake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/shutterstock_eucalyptus_melliodora_-_yellow_box_240x240.jpg?v=1739842318\" alt=\"Eucalyptus Melliodora (Yellow box Eucalyptus tree)\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEucalyptus Melliodora (Yellow box Eucalyptus tree)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Natures Gold","offers":[{"title":"250 g","offer_id":44904740192441,"sku":"TJJ139","price":7.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":44904737865913,"sku":"TJJ142","price":14.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":44904737898681,"sku":"TJJ141","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/yellowbox_250g_with_honey_dipper.png?v=1763330732"},{"product_id":"mgo-829-raw-australian-manuka-honey-and-australian-native-bee-honey-special-offer","title":"MGO 829 Raw Australian Manuka Honey and Australian Native Bee Honey SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFER","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Manuka Honey cannot be shipped to Western Australia because of their quarantine laws. Please phone us on 1300 309 128 to discuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMGO 829\u003c\/strong\u003e- Nature’s Gold is delighted to stock our very own 100% raw Australian active Manuka honey. Harvested from the East Coast of Australia, every batch is University tested and awarded a strength rating. Our Manuka honey is available in different MGO ratings right up to a very potent MGO 1930. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"497\" width=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/ManukaHoneyStrengths_480x480.jpg?v=1632898247\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuka honey is fast becoming known as liquid gold. What makes it so special is its unique non-peroxide activity. This naturally occurring chemical process boosts the antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Manuka honey’s unique value is recognised internationally and a long list of health benefits are associated with its use.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuka honey is mono-floral, meaning it is made from one species of flower. It is produced by bees that have fed on the Leptospermum tree, which flowers fewer than six weeks a year and grows wild in Australia and New Zealand. While Manuka honey has only recently come under the spotlight, its use dates back centuries as a traditional Indigenous medicine.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent honeys do have different potencies. Our Australian Manuka Honey is rated using the MGO system, which is an abbreviation for Methylglyoxal. Every batch of Manuka honey must be lab tested to determine its activity and how potent its active enzymes are. The higher the MGO number, the higher the antibacterial activity and the more beneficial the honey will be for your health. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you open a jar of Nature's Gold raw Manuka Honey and there is foam on the top - t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis is due to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eair bubbles trapped\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the honey during the aeration process and packaging. When the packaged honey rests, the air bubbles work their way up to the top of the container, creating the foam. There is nothing wrong with the honey or the foam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you would like to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturesgold.com.au\/pages\/authentic-manuka-honey\" title=\"Manuka honey - what's all the buzz about\"\u003eread more\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eabout the benefits and unique properties of Manuka Honey as well as a more in-depth discussion of the ratings systems please have a read of this blog post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuka Honey should not be given to infants under 12 months old because of the MGO strength of the honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/Nature_s_Gold_100_Raw_Australian_Manuka_Honey_3fa90170-15c0-41aa-9d21-711985651747.pdf?3\" title=\"Nature's Gold 100% Raw Australian Manuka Honey Product Information sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/Australian_Manuka_Fact_Sheet_V6_23_10_17.pdf?1\" title=\"AMHA Australian Manuka Honey Facts sheet\"\u003eClick here to download the AMHA Australian Manuka Honey Facts sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/made-in-aust-web_480x480.jpg?v=1546947217\" alt=\"\" width=\"121\" height=\"121\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/AMHA-Logo-Col100px_480x480.png?v=1585715809\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"97\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"141\" width=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/SAFE-CHECK-OUT-LOGOS_600x600.png?v=1619255466\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 28.3394%;\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"116\" width=\"156\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/shutterstock_1454429510_480x480.jpg?v=1615863538\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 67.6606%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\"\u003eOne of the rarest honeys in the world, and it comes from a tiny, stingless bee - the \u003cem\u003eTetragonula\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003eFact: \u003c\/em\u003e 1 hive only produces 1 kg of this wonderful honey per year - so this is a very special honey.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePRODUCT FEATURES: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Contains Propolis - Native bees make more propolis per hive than honey.\u003cbr\u003e• Scientifically proven to have a low Glycemic Index which is very good for Diabetics - read article further down.\u003cbr\u003e• Potent \u003cspan\u003eantidiabetic\u003c\/span\u003e and antibacterial properties - as high as Manuka Honey\u003cbr\u003e• High antioxidant\u003cbr\u003e• the colour is normally a lighter colour compared to Manuka Honey and viscous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative Bee honey has a lemony\/slightly sour taste, a distinctive “bush” taste—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea mix of sweet and sour with a hint of fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The taste comes from plant resins—which the bees use to build their hives and honey pots—and varies at different times of year depending on the flowers and trees visited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.3146%;\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20210201_122132_480x480.jpg?v=1615864900\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"215\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"345\" width=\"259\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20201207_085507_480x480.jpg?v=1615864640\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.0637%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20201207_085650_480x480.jpg?v=1615868860\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAustralian Native Bee honey \u003c\/b\u003econtains trehalulose\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehas the ability to protect cellular membranes and labile proteins against damage and denaturation as a result of desiccation and oxidative stress. Trehalose appears to be the most effective sugar for protection against desiccation, the removal of moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-hook=\"info-section-title\" class=\"s8gg2 _2UIKs\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative Bee Honey has a low GI so could be beneficial to diabetics - having a decreased GI means it takes longer for the sugar to be absorbed into the blood stream, so there may not be a spike in glucose that you get from different sugars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 47.3783%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we are with Steve, our Native Bee Keeper, and a standard native bee hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteve absolutely loves his bees and is very conscious about protecting them and keeping them happy and contented - the bees are kept safe and well during the honey extraction process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are about 10,000 flying bees in this hive plus the lava, eggs and pupae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e \u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"199\" width=\"149\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/IMG_20210201_125955_480x480.jpg?v=1615866793\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Natures Gold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44792578965689,"sku":"","price":51.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/MGO829andNativeBeeHoneySpecialOffer.png?v=1741669201"},{"product_id":"300-g-squeezy-bottle-manuka-honey-with-coffee","title":"300 g - squeezy bottle MANUKA HONEY MGO 263 WITH COFFEE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralian Manuka Honey MGO 263 with Australian natural 100% Coffee - nothing else added - in a 300 g size squeezy easy to use bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat to give as a gift and perfect for your every day health and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits to you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy to use squeezy bottle, does not leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewonderful 100% natural coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMGO 263 for good health and immune boosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etastes fantastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Natures Gold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46957976649913,"sku":"TMC100","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/files\/espresso-squeezy-300g.jpg?v=1776314811"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/9869\/collections\/Gift_card_50_32badeab-8635-451c-bf28-dffb8342c3d8.webp?v=1705369746","url":"https:\/\/www.naturesgold.global\/en-taiwan\/collections\/specialty-honey.oembed","provider":"Natures Gold","version":"1.0","type":"link"}