1. Because of New Zealand's isolation, it is free of bee diseases that are common in most other countries in the world. Therefore, New Zealand's beekeepers do not feed their hives chemicals and additives that are used to control disease. So, our honey is 100% pure (There is no sugar contamination in our honey!).

2. New Zealand's remote geographical location and small population help to ensure a clean, green environment. New Zealand has an international reputation for high quality honey.

3. New Zealand honey is gathered from an abundance of flowers in habitats ranging from wild hill-country forests to cultivated pasturelands. The taste of New Zealand honey is unique.

4. Our honey is tested by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Honey:

• is a mixture of glucose and fructose (white sugar is made up of sucrose), the simple types of sugars found in honey are more easily assimilated into the bloodstream - supplies instant energy and less likely to cause an over stimulation of insulin production
• increase hemoglobin count
• when used externally - honey covers the wound and starves any bacteria so that they stop growing and it also serves as a protective barrier against new bacteria and enzymes in honey actually promote skin growth

Honey can rightfully be considered a living food which contains a whole host of nutrients intrinsic to its natural production by honeybees. White sugar is a dead substance devoid of vitamins and minerals.

(“Healing From The Hive”, authored by R. Elkins.)

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