{"product_id":"steens-umf-20-raw-manuka-honey-225g","title":"20+ UMF Raw Mānuka Honey","description":"\u003cp\u003eSteens UMF 20+ Raw Mānuka Honey is quite different from most premium Mānuka honeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using fine filtration and conventional heat processing, Steens uses its proprietary Crushed Wholecomb Technology™. The whole honeycomb is crushed and the wax removed, helping retain naturally occurring bee bread, bee pollen, enzymes and honey crystals from within the comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteens reports that its wholecomb extraction process delivers up to 15 times more bee pollen than leading Mānuka honey brands, contributing to the honey's distinctive texture, aroma and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honey is raw and unpasteurised and is not heated above naturally occurring hive temperatures during extraction or packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUMF 20+ \/ MGO 830+ places this firmly among the higher-strength certified Mānuka honeys. Each batch is independently tested for authenticity, quality and potency under the UMF certification system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour is deep and earthy with a gentle sweetness, while Steens' naturally occurring honey crystals give it a distinctive melt-in-the-mouth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Steens difference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCrushed Wholecomb Technology™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens crushes the complete honeycomb and removes only the wax rather than using fine filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRaw \u0026amp; unpasteurised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe honey isn't creamed, pasteurised or exposed to temperatures above those naturally occurring in the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eUp to 15× more bee pollen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens' extraction method has been shown to retain substantially more naturally occurring bee pollen than conventional extraction methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFrom beekeeper to jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens is vertically integrated, with its own hives, beekeepers and extraction facility, allowing greater control over provenance and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTraceable to the hive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomers can use the batch information to trace their honey back to its hive location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMore than 40 years of beekeeping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteens is a New Zealand family beekeeping business founded by Paul and Sheryl Steens, with an emphasis on bee welfare, responsible beekeeping and raw honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste \u0026amp; texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep, earthy Mānuka character with gentle sweetness and Steens' distinctive naturally occurring melt-in-the-mouth honey crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% New Zealand monofloral Mānuka honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy straight from the spoon or as part of your daily routine. It can also be stirred into warm — rather than very hot — drinks or added to food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore upright at room temperature below 25°C and away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for infants under 12 months of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is a food and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53996727468346,"sku":null,"price":210.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/8788\/6953\/files\/steens-umf-20-manuka-honey.png?v=1788488905","url":"https:\/\/manukahoneyofnz.com\/products\/steens-umf-20-raw-manuka-honey-225g","provider":"Manuka Honey of NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}