See if it’s even remotely as good! Local honeys also have the advantage of helping with allergies as you can find local pollens in the honey. But heck with that, I’m a food blogger, gosh darned it, I wanna’ know how it TASTES! Actually, judging Mānuka Honey in a culinary sense for the sake of just eating it seems to be missing the point, as most folks online suggest it more for medicinal applications and as a nutritional supplement. So worth its weight in liquid edible gold, this honey is absolutely, incredibly, amazingly delicious! Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. 1.6 oz.) There was a problem completing your request. This ultra-high grade MGO 850+ Manuka Honey comes from wild regions of New Zealand and has been expertly crafted to reach its optimal natural potential. Disclaimer: While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Anti-theft blister packaging is nearly impossible to remove… watch your fingers! Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Web site. It’s like the honey is kissing you. Case-in-point, enter what we have here today with Melora Raw New Zealand Mānuka Honey, rated at UMF 10+. Coming soon, a product view on Moana Hotel & Resort Signature Big Island Macadamia Nut Honey. Never thought about that! This honey better taste like gold as much as it’s priced like it! Amazon.com assumes no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products. OMG! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Please try again. Where did you get it and how much? Next time I hit Costco (Hawaii Kai), I’ll keep my eye out for that Opi’a Lehua Blossom Honey from Big Island Bees. Summing it up, while it’s not THE most expensive honey in the world, Melora Raw New Zealand Mānuka Honey UMF 10+ has all the DNA and requisite dinero to be in the big leagues with the likes of Japanese Kobe Beef, Iranian Beluga Caviar and European White Truffles. Because of that, I found when taking a teaspoon at a time (I sneak and take more like a tablespoon), it’s best to do it in incremented tongue-smackin’ nibbles. Interesting point about the advantage of helping with allergies due to the pollen being local. Just kidding. Do I personally feel any health benefits, like better sleep or boosted energy from taking it regularly over two past week? Get a large 35.2 oz. At least to my palate it is. This appears to be a limited time deal, so hurry to your local store to see if they have it if you’re interested. The Tasty Island rating:  It’s a major tourist trap now, but still, there’s some really interesting local food purveyors there you won’t find (or hard to find) in the stores. In Chef Sam Choy’s words, UNBELIEVABLE! Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Raw in its purest form, thick in consistency, the taste is a bit muted and less sugary but strong. ), they offer it in several quality grades: UMF 5+, 10+, 15+ and 20+. Tastes like a hybrid of caramel and honey, being super rich and buttery. To be honest I’ve never been a honey fan, however with this one? Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019. That way you can also take time to fully savor its rich honey-caramel flavor and silky-gritty bee pollen-laced texture. Please try your search again later. Following this article is a short YouTube clip I uploaded of the honey being dripped off a spoon, where you can see in motion just how sexy-silky ‘n velvety it is. CERTIFIED UMF 5+ - UMF stands for "Unique Manunka Factor and is the the world's largest and most comprehensive grading system. Opening the jar, notice there’s a cloudiness to this honey. Your comment about the mouthfeel of this honey instantly made me think of the Opi’a Lehua Blossom honey from Big Island Bees. However this Mānuka honey is so incredibly DELICIOUS all by itself, it would be a shame to dilute down its incredible flavor and texture. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please read the disclosure. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It could be that it's only UMF 5+, so I can't blame the brand itself, but I recommend something with 15+ rating for medicinal purposes. sjthespian, OK, next time I hit Costco I’ll pick-up the MacFarms Coconut Covered Macadamia Nuts, and do a review here on it. Helpful. Be aware that Manuka Honey labeled with "Active", "Bio Active" or 5+ don't comply the same level of standards. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2019. Your email address will not be published. Costco, please bring it back! BUILDING COMMUNITIES FOR GOOD We're replanting Manuka forests and care for over 4 million Manuka trees providing a sustainable future for not only our land but the remote communities on the East Cape of New Zealand. :-) ). Please try again. “Manuka huh? Love this stuff. ... Used to get it at Costco but they don't carry it anymore Read more. jar Seriously it almost taste like fresh-made caramel. But heck with that, I’m a food blogger, gosh darned it, I … OK, now that seems to justify the price, as clearly the annual production volume of Mānuka Honey is very limited. Come on “Cosco’s”, bus’ ’em out! Actually, judging Mānuka Honey in a culinary sense for the sake of just eating it seems to be missing the point, as most folks online suggest it more for medicinal applications and as a nutritional supplement. Costco. The price is not that impressive compared to other brands. Big Shaka to: “Foodgasm” in a jar… BEST TASTING HONEY EVER! 5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff. sjthespian, I honestly have never tried locally-sourced unfiltered honey, being as I stated in the post, never really been a honey fan to begin with… until NOW! $36.99 for a tiny 17.6 oz (1 lb. I consider this the holy grail of honey. And to date, we still haven’t made it there. It’s thick and creamy, so much so that it doesn’t pour out of the jar like any other honey I’ve had. Sounds similar to how humans adapt to their own local water supply without getting sick, while foreigners might. If you’re on Oahu on Saturday morning and there’s an opening in your schedule, make it a point to check out the KCC Farmers Market, the biggest in the state. Guess how much? This is an exception to Costco's return policy. Only UMF measures the three signature compounds Lespoterin, Methylglyoxal (MGO) and DHA that are found in genuine Manuka Honey. Please try again later. TRADITIONAL NATURAL REMEDY Manuka the original Super Plant used for centuries in traditional medicine, modern science is proving the anti inflammatory benefits of Manuka honey for both internal and topical use. Perhaps they don’t want to risk breakage and product loss because of its valuable contents. For real! Slim to 0% chance the Costco Sample Lady will be handing out samples of Manuka Honey any time soon. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Again, like the company explained, “Our raw honey is unpasteurized, and is lightly filtered so it also contains naturally occuring bee pollen and propolis.” Oh man, them bee pollens and propolis create this subtle, silky grittiness to its mouthfeel that I’ve never experienced with any other honey I’ve tried. Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2019. We’ve planned on hitting that market on every trip, ever since first seeing you write about it. The 500 gram jar (same size as the one from Costco) of Manuka Honey UMF 10+ sells on their website for $99 New Zealand Dollars, which converts to $73 US. My wife bought a big jar of it from Costco in Kapolei, no idea what it cost, though it looks like they sell it for $49 on their website. What?” So we checked out Costco Hawaii Kai, where her personal trainer told her you could get it at the best price in town. And I agree with that, as some people put it in their tea or mix it or top it with this or that. 10 Musubi (ovah’-da’-top, broke da’ mout’ onolicious winnahz!). Certified for ultra-high MGO content of 850mg/kg to provide extra special care. They just might be one of the vendors at the KCC Farmers Market (there’s several local Honey purveyors that sell there). I’ll check there tomorrow morning (provided it’s not raining). When I feel the cold coming on or the slightest bit of sore throat I take a small spoonful and it ails my aching throat, and I feel better the next day. There you have all four sides of the jar label, including the nutritional facts. Wow, wow, wow! Sounds like edible “crack” to me! This product is Non Gmo Project verified and Kosher Certified. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Why isn’t Costco West Springfield, Ma carrying Manuka honey any longer??? MELORA UMF 5+ Manuka Honey is 100% Raw, Unpasteurized Grade A Honey wild harvested from some of the most remote parts of New Zealand.