MNZ - Raaka manukahunaja asiantuntijat

Manuka Honey – a unique gift from New Zealand’s nature

Manuka Honey is produced from the nectar of the native Manuka shrub (Leptospermum scoparium), which has thrived in New Zealand’s pristine landscapes for more than 80 million years. Thanks to the country’s geographical isolation, its flora and fauna have evolved in unique ways. The Manuka shrub, which can grow into a tree, flowers for only a few weeks each year, making the honey rare. For centuries, the Māori recognized the value of the Manuka plant. Only in modern times has the special composition of Manuka Honey been fully revealed. In 2006, Professor Thomas Henle identified metyyliglyoksaali (MGO) as the compound that makes this honey so distinctive.

Scientific foundation

Manuka Honey is one of the most extensively researched honeys in the world. Researchers such as Professori Thomas Henle (TU Dresden), Professori Peter Molan (University of Waikato, founder of the UMF system), Professori Keiji Terao ja Tohtori Robert Laheij have studied its remarkable composition in depth. Their work has led to hundreds of scientific publications on the unique chemical compounds in Manuka Honey.

  • MGO (metyyliglyoksaali) – discovered by Henle, scientifically recognised as a marker of authenticity and quality.
  • DHA (dihydroksiasetoni) – the natural precursor in Manuka blossom nectar that converts into MGO in the honey.
  • Leptosperin & other markers – used by New Zealand’s MPI in the official definition of Manuka Honey.

This scientific basis makes Manuka Honey a unique and internationally recognised product.

MNZ – Pure Authenticity and Quality

MNZ produces only raw, monofloral Manuka Honey, harvested, processed, and packaged in our own facilities in New Zealand. We meet the strict quality standards of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and have our honey double-tested: both in New Zealand and by independent laboratories in Germany.

Our quality assurance includes:

  • Purity testing – free from herbicides, pesticides, antibiotics, and contaminants.
  • Authenticity checks – including C3 & C4 sugar analysis, pollen analysis, and marker profiling.
  • MGO determination – precise measurement of MGO values, from MGO 100+ up to our rare MGO 1500+.
  • Raw processing – cold-extracted, unpasteurised, and unheated, preserving enzymes, aromas, and natural nutrients.

Our bees and wooden hives

At MNZ, bees are at the heart of everything we do. Our wooden hives are located in remote, pristine regions of New Zealand, far from agriculture and pollution. This minimises the risk of pesticide exposure. Our beekeepers follow the BeeProtective™-ohjelma, which focuses on colony welfare, natural swarm development, and sustainable beekeeping.

Sustainability and innovation

Beyond quality and authenticity, MNZ is committed to sustainability. We use BPA-free rPET jars made from 100% recycled PET material. This significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to glass and supports a circular economy. Our supply chain is designed with short, controlled lines: directly from the beekeeper in New Zealand to our customers in Europe.

With our focus on science, nature, and sustainability, MNZ sets the standard for genuine, raw Manuka Honey of the highest quality.