Introduction
Honey is a naturally sweet substance loved by humans
throughout history and is also renowned for its health
benefits. Many early civilisations recognised its unique
properties; in ancient Egypt, Queen Cleopatra was
thought to use mixtures containing honey as part of her
beauty regime. Thousands of years later, the de-mand
for honey has risen significantly.
Manuka honey, which is produced by honey bees that
feed on the Manuka bush which grows is New Zealand
and South Eastern Australia, is highly regarded in the
west for its antibacterial and healing properties.
