{"id":28968,"date":"2019-08-14T13:44:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T12:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manukanewzealand.eu\/?page_id=28968"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T12:17:14","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.manukanewzealand.eu\/da\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Ofte stillede sp\u00f8rgsm\u00e5l om manuka honning og propolis"},"content":{"rendered":"  <div id=\"page-header-157810995\" class=\"page-header-wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"page-title dark divided-title\">\n\n        <div class=\"page-title-bg\">\n      <div class=\"title-bg fill bg-fill\"\n        data-parallax-container=\".page-title\"\n        data-parallax-background\n        data-parallax=\"-\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"title-overlay fill\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"page-title-inner container align-center flex-row medium-flex-wrap\" >\n              <div class=\"title-wrapper flex-col text-left medium-text-center\">\n          <h1 class=\"entry-title mb-0\">\n            Frequently Asked Questions          <\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"title-content flex-col flex-right text-right medium-text-center\">\n        <div class=\"title-breadcrumbs pb-half pt-half\"><nav class=\"woocommerce-breadcrumb breadcrumbs \" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">Forside<\/nav><\/div>      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n     \n<style>\n#page-header-157810995 .title-bg {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/www.manukanewzealand.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/mnz-header-2.jpg);\n}\n#page-header-157810995 .title-overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.279);\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"container header-wrapper-divider\"><hr\/><\/div>  <\/div>\n  \n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-54607126\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1075943783\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3737959804\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h2>The most frequently asked questions about Manuka Honey &#038; Propolis<\/h2>\n<p>Below you will find detailed answers to the most common questions about <strong>authentic Manuka honey<\/strong> and <strong>propolis<\/strong> from New Zealand. All information is based on scientific publications, the guidelines of the <strong>MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries)<\/strong>, and the quality assurance of <strong>MNZ<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3737959804 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-856221675\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-351780633\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\t<div id=\"accordion-234427446\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-234427446-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-methylglyoxal-(mgo)-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-234427446-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHAT DOES METHYLGLYOXAL (MGO) MEAN?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-234427446-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-234427446-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>MGO stands for <strong>Methylglyoxal<\/strong>, a natural compound found in very high concentrations in New Zealand Manuka honey. Professor <a href=\"\/thomashenle\/\">Thomas Henle<\/a> of the Technical University of Dresden discovered in 2006 that MGO is the substance responsible for the unique bioactive properties of Manuka honey. The higher the MGO value (expressed in mg\/kg), the rarer and more potent the honey. <a href=\"\/mgo\/\">Read more about MGO\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1268541701\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1268541701-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-mgo-do?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1268541701-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHAT DOES MGO DO?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1268541701-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1268541701-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>MGO is the <strong>only directly measurable compound<\/strong> responsible for the stable, high-quality, and natural bioactive effect of Manuka honey. Unlike other honeys, which mainly rely on enzymatic peroxide activity, Manuka honey retains its special properties over time thanks to MGO. <a href=\"\/mgo\/\">Read more about MGO\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1729854581\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1729854581-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-test-for-mgo?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1729854581-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHY TEST FOR MGO?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1729854581-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1729854581-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Measuring MGO is the international standard. The <strong>MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries, New Zealand)<\/strong> requires that Manuka honey is tested for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Four chemical markers<\/strong> (including MGO and DHA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DNA of Manuka pollen<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only honey that meets these requirements may be sold in New Zealand as <em>monofloral Manuka honey<\/em>. Testing is conducted exclusively in <strong>ISO17025\/Ianz-accredited laboratories<\/strong>, ensuring internationally recognised and reliable results.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-641279078\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-641279078-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-mnz?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-641279078-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHY MNZ?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-641279078-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-641279078-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><a href=\"\/quality\/\">Learn more<\/a> about MNZ\u2019s quality guarantee. Our honey is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>100% raw, unfiltered, and unpasteurised<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Exclusively <strong>monofloral Manuka honey<\/strong> (not blended with other honeys)<\/li>\n<li>Tested in accredited laboratories according to <strong>MPI guidelines<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Identifiable by the <strong>golden MNZ MGO label<\/strong>, your guarantee of authenticity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2976727490\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2976727490-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-does-monofloral-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2976727490-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHAT DOES MONOFLORAL MEAN?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2976727490-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2976727490-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>MNZ produces only <strong>monofloral Manuka honey<\/strong>. This means the nectar is primarily derived from the <em>Leptospermum scoparium<\/em> (Manuka shrub\/tree). This guarantees consistent quality and distinguishes our honey from multifloral honey, which contains nectar from multiple flowers.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4196072547\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4196072547-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-do-i-use-manuka-honey?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4196072547-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>HOW DO I USE MANUKA HONEY?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4196072547-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4196072547-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Manuka honey can be used in many ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As a natural sweetener in <strong>yoghurt, smoothies, muesli, or fruit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>On bread, crackers, or pancakes<\/li>\n<li>Dissolved in lukewarm water (max. 40\u00b0C) as a drink<\/li>\n<li>Straight from the spoon \u2013 to experience the pure taste and properties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> do not add Manuka honey to boiling hot tea or milk. At temperatures above 40\u00b0C, enzymes and bioactive compounds lose their effectiveness.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1823738028\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1823738028-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-do-i-know-if-my-manuka-honey-is-genuine?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1823738028-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>HOW DO I KNOW IF MY MANUKA HONEY IS GENUINE?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1823738028-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1823738028-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Genuine Manuka honey can be recognised by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>golden MNZ MGO label<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Laboratory tests carried out by <strong>IANZ-accredited laboratories<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Checks for MGO, DHA, HMF, and DNA of Manuka pollen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, colour, aroma, taste, and conductivity are monitored according to <strong>MPI<\/strong> guidelines. <a href=\"\/quality\/\">Read more about our quality guarantee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4065269194\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4065269194-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-where-does-mnz-package-its-manuka-honey?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4065269194-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHERE DOES MNZ PACKAGE ITS MANUKA HONEY?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4065269194-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4065269194-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>All MNZ Manuka honey is produced, tested, packaged, and stored in New Zealand. Our packaging is BPA-free and made of <strong>sustainable rPET<\/strong>, derived from 100% recycled material. This aligns with our <strong>BeeProtective\u2122 programme<\/strong> and contributes to the circular economy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3678972513\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3678972513-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-does-mnz-produce-manuka-honey-up-to-mgo-1500+?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3678972513-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHY DOES MNZ PRODUCE MANUKA HONEY UP TO MGO 1500+?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3678972513-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3678972513-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>MNZ produces Manuka honey ranging from <strong>MGO 100+ to MGO 1500+<\/strong>. The higher the MGO value, the rarer the honey. Honeys above MGO 1000+ are extremely limited in supply and highly sensitive to heat, making them challenging to preserve.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-255056834\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-255056834-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-does-mnz-use-only-mgo-values?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-255056834-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHY DOES MNZ USE ONLY MGO VALUES?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-255056834-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-255056834-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Because <strong>MGO is a directly measurable compound<\/strong> with a margin of error below 2%. UMF\u00ae, by contrast, is a calculated value, not a substance. The New Zealand government requires producers to test Manuka honey for MGO. Therefore, MNZ chooses the <strong>transparent and scientifically accepted MGO classification<\/strong>. <a href=\"\/umf\/\">Read more about UMF vs. MGO\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3374694236\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3374694236-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-do-the-terms-active,-umf,-npa,-5+,-10+,-15+,-20+-and-25+-mean?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3374694236-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHAT DO THE TERMS ACTIVE, UMF, NPA, 5+, 10+, 15+, 20+ AND 25+ MEAN?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3374694236-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3374694236-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>These are old systems comparing honey activity with <strong>phenol solutions<\/strong>, used in hospitals as disinfectants. UMF\u00ae (Unique Manuka Factor) was introduced by <a href=\"\/petermolan\/\">Professor Peter Molan<\/a>. As this testing method proved inaccurate and included <strong>therapeutic claims<\/strong>, the New Zealand government banned the use of these terms (such as 5+, 10+, 20+, and NPA) on labels in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Today: <strong>MGO is the only accepted scientific standard<\/strong>. <a href=\"\/umf\/\">Read more about UMF\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1649900042\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1649900042-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-why-are-there-such-big-price-differences-in-manuka-honey?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1649900042-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHY ARE THERE SUCH BIG PRICE DIFFERENCES IN MANUKA HONEY?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1649900042-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1649900042-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Not all Manuka honey is the same. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manukahoning.nl\/2019\/12\/03\/consumentenbond-onderzoek-voedselfraude-bij-manuka-honing\/\">Dutch Consumers\u2019 Association<\/a> showed that fraud is common, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorrect labelling (honey contains little or no Manuka)<\/li>\n<li>False MGO or UMF values (e.g., MGO 850+ on the label, but only 30 mg\/kg in reality)<\/li>\n<li>Artificial heating (which raises MGO but destroys enzymes \u2013 evident from high HMF values)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The three main indicators are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MGO<\/strong> \u2013 Methylglyoxal, the key compound (mg\/kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>DHA<\/strong> \u2013 Dihydroxyacetone, the natural precursor of MGO<\/li>\n<li><strong>HMF<\/strong> \u2013 Hydroxymethylfurfural, an indicator of heating and thus quality loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong> only laboratory testing in accredited labs guarantees authenticity. MNZ supplies exclusively raw, unheated Manuka honey.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2770516806\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2770516806-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-everyone-use-manuka-honey?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2770516806-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>CAN EVERYONE USE MANUKA HONEY?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2770516806-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2770516806-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Yes, Manuka honey is suitable for almost everyone, except:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children under 1 year (risk of infant botulism)<\/li>\n<li>People allergic to bee products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Manuka honey can also be safely consumed during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-660926697\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-660926697-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-does-manuka-honey-have-side-effects?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-660926697-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>DOES MANUKA HONEY HAVE SIDE EFFECTS?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-660926697-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-660926697-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>No. Manuka honey is a natural food and, when consumed normally, does not cause side effects. Overdosing is not possible; it is comparable to other types of honey, but with unique qualities due to the presence of MGO.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4291529199\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4291529199-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-are-mnz-manuka-honeys-medicinal-honeys?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4291529199-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>ARE MNZ MANUKA HONEYS MEDICINAL HONEYS?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4291529199-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4291529199-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>According to European legislation (Reg. (EC) 1924\/2006 and 1169\/2011), no medical claims may be made. What we can guarantee is that <strong>all MNZ Manuka honey is 100% pure, raw, unfiltered, and monofloral<\/strong>, and tested in laboratories according to the highest quality standards. This makes it one of the most <strong>authentic and premium honeys<\/strong> worldwide.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p><!-- New block Propolis --><\/p>\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3141772117\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3141772117-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-is-propolis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3141772117-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHAT IS PROPOLIS?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3141772117-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3141772117-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Propolis<\/strong> is a natural resinous substance collected by bees from buds, bark, and plants. Bees mix these substances with enzymes and beeswax into a protective mass. They use it to seal their hives and protect the colony against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Propolis is therefore also called the <em>\u201cnatural shield of the beehive\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-832743524\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-832743524-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-what-makes-new-zealand-propolis-unique?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-832743524-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>WHAT MAKES NEW ZEALAND PROPOLIS UNIQUE?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-832743524-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-832743524-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>New Zealand propolis is renowned for its exceptionally high content of <strong>Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE)<\/strong> and flavonoids. CAPE is a bioactive compound present at much lower concentrations in propolis from other parts of the world. Thanks to New Zealand\u2019s pristine environment, its propolis is recognised globally as one of the highest quality forms.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-3877541863\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-3877541863-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-how-is-propolis-tested-and-processed?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-3877541863-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>HOW IS PROPOLIS TESTED AND PROCESSED?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-3877541863-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-3877541863-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>MNZ has all its propolis tested in <strong>ISO17025\/Ianz-accredited laboratories<\/strong>, where CAPE content, flavonoid profile, purity, and absence of contaminants such as pesticides or heavy metals are assessed. Our propolis products are produced and packaged in New Zealand and meet the <strong>strict standards of the MPI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2485415229\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2485415229-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-in-which-products-is-propolis-used?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2485415229-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>IN WHICH PRODUCTS IS PROPOLIS USED?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2485415229-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2485415229-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>MNZ incorporates New Zealand propolis into a range of products, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Propolis tinctures and extracts<\/strong> \u2013 concentrated, high in CAPE, and alcohol-free<\/li>\n<li><strong>Propolis lozenges<\/strong> \u2013 convenient for daily use<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toothpaste<\/strong> \u2013 a refreshing natural toothpaste with mint flavour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These products are aligned with our <strong>BeeProtective\u2122 programme<\/strong> and our vision for sustainability and bee health.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-4064243231\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-4064243231-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-can-everyone-use-propolis?\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-4064243231-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Sl\u00e5 til\/fra\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>CAN EVERYONE USE PROPOLIS?<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-4064243231-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-4064243231-label\">\n\t\t\t\n<p>Although propolis is a natural bee product, it is <strong>not suitable for everyone<\/strong>. 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