Not All Honeys Are Equal — Here’s Why

When you think of honey, you might picture something sweet to stir into your tea or drizzle over toast. But here’s the truth:

Not all honeys are created equal.

Some are mass-produced blends, stripped of their natural goodness. Others are rare and potent — like Mānuka honey from the untouched forests of New Zealand.

At The True Honey Co., we specialise in crafting high-grade Mānuka honey that’s not only authentic, but also powerful in supporting everyday wellbeing.

Let’s uncover what makes one honey different from another — and how to tell when you’ve found the real deal.

🌿 It Starts with the Source

Some commercial honeys are made from bees that forage on clover, canola, or mixed flowers — sometimes from fields treated with chemicals. These honeys may taste nice, but they’re often heat-treated, filtered, or diluted to improve shelf life.

Now compare that to Mānuka honey, which comes from bees that pollinate the native Mānuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium), found only in New Zealand.

This tree grows wild in remote, untouched forests — and the honey it produces is rich in natural bioactive compounds, especially MGO (methylglyoxal).

🧪 Mānuka Honey’s Natural Power: MGO

Here’s the standout difference: Mānuka honey contains MGO, a rare compound not found in meaningful levels in other honeys.

MGO is what gives Mānuka honey its unique ability to help support immune health, soothe the throat, and promote skin wellness — all without adding anything artificial.

At The True Honey Co., we independently test every batch to certify the MGO content, so what’s on the label is what’s in the jar.

Fun Fact:

Regular honeys contain little to no MGO. That’s why they don’t offer the same support benefits as authentic Mānuka.

⚖️ Spot the Difference: Fake vs Real Mānuka

Sadly, because Mānuka honey is so valuable, the market is full of imposters. Here’s how to protect yourself from buying fake or low-grade honey:

💛 The Bottom Line

You deserve more than just sweetness.

If you’re looking for honey that supports your wellbeing, delivers potency, and comes from a place you can trace back to the hive — Mānuka honey is in a class of its own.

And not just any Mānuka.

At The True Honey Co., we pioneer the some of the world’s finest Mānuka honey — crafted with integrity, independently tested, and bottled at the peak of purity.