FAQ

Manna honey is a rare and special type of honey that is produced by bees who collect the sweet sap from trees and plants within the deep forest. Unlike all other honey which is produced when bees collect the nectar from flowers, the bees that produce Manna honey follow a different and more strenuous path. These Manna honey producing bees instead collect the secretions of sweet sap off the leaves, bark, and branches of the trees and plants in rich coniferous forests. 

This remarkable process results in the creation of a truly precious honey that yields extremely high contents of minerals, vitamins ,amino acids, strong antibacterial properties, and a uniquely delicious tasting honey. 

Manna Honey can only be produced in rich coniferous forests of Mountain climates. Our Manna honey is produced by the happy bees that flourish in the idyllic conditions of the ancient virgin forests that engulf the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania. The bees that produce Manna honey require very specific conditions in order to thrive and produce this amazing honey.

What truly distinguishes Manna honey from others is the unique healing properties and higher nutritional value. The creation of Manna Honey depends on very specific climatic and atmospheric conditions that only lie in remote corners of the world. It is the only honey that does not derive from floral nectar but from the sweet sap found on trees in the dense forest, making it the honey with the highest mineral and the lowest pollen content. The honey’s natural composition contains hundreds of times more microelements and stronger enzymes than others. 

Unlike regular honey, Manna honey even maintains its antibacterial characteristics when heated up to the boiling point of water (212°F)! Manna honey contains 20 times more vitamins and minerals (especially calcium and magnesium) than honey produced from floral nectar. The producing and gathering of Manna honey involves high costs and specific environmental conditions making it much harder to get compared to other honey assortments. The bees that produce Manna Honey put a tremendous amount of energy and time into creating this truly rare and delicious type of honey with powerful nutritional and beneficial health qualities. Every drop of Manna honey reveals to the world the miraculous power of nature and the rare gifts she provides us with. 

It contains hundreds of times more microelements and has a stronger enzyme composition due to the secondary processing of the aphids. This type of honey is the hardest to get. It is a rare honey and its fabrication process involves high costs compared to other assortments.

Manna Honey has rich flavor notes of caramel and a slight aroma of baked fruits. The extremely high mineral content of Manna honey creates a very delicious and specific woody, slightly caramelized taste and a dark reddish brown color. 

Honey never spoils! Archaeologists have unearthed pots of honey after thousands of years in ancient Egyptian tombs that were still edible. As long as it is stored properly (keeping your jar of Manna honey sealed and out of direct sunlight, safe from exposure to direct heat and isn’t frozen) it will last well past its best before date. However, honey tastes best during its first few years of opening and we always mark an expiration date on our bottles as it is required by law. 

Yes, our Manna honey is 100% raw and unfiltered. Our Manna honey comes straight from the honeycomb and we do not add anything to the honey at any stage of the production process, just as mother nature intended!

Raw honey retains the vast amount of the beneficial nutrients and antioxidants that naturally occur in the honey and is only strained before it is bottled. On the other hand, traditionally filtered honey undergoes various processing methods that kill and remove these naturally occurring beneficial elements. Raw honey tends to be naturally cloudier than traditionally filtered honey and contains specific components that offer more powerful health benefits such as bee propolis, vitamins and minerals, beneficial enzymes, amino acids, and antioxidants. 

Manna honey is famous for its nutritional and health qualities, unique taste, dark brown color, and a very specific, slightly caramelized flavor. It is special because of the richness of nutritional principles, being the honey with the highest mineral content. It contains 20 times more vitamins and minerals (especially Calcium and Magnesium) than any honey produced from flower nectar, so it can be considered a mineral cocktail. Due to its high Calcium and Magnesium content, manna honey help strengthen the bones and could help prevent osteoporosis.

It has very strong antibacterial properties and is a great food for Athletes , Children over 1 year old and people who are recovering from illnesses. It is also extremely useful for the treatment and prevention of many health ailments.

Regular consumption can help normalize liver function. It also can help lower blood pressure, stimulates blood circulation and has a strengthening effect on the heart.

If your jar of Manna Honey has become crystallized, don’t worry! It is completely fine to consume and does not reflect on the quality of the honey. Crystallized honey is actually a major sign that the honey is natural and has not undergone any diluting or adulterating process. Honey can naturally crystallize especially when the weather turns cooler. By simply placing your jar of Manna honey in a warm area or in warm water, the crystals will melt away and return to the original consistency. 

If you find a layer of this honey foam inside your honey jar consider yourself lucky. The foam consists of air bubbles making their way to the top of the jar. Honey foam is totally safe to eat and extremely healthy. It packs some of the best things in honey itself such as pollen, propolis, wax, and of course, raw honey.

The best way to store your jar of Manna honey is by keeping it in its original tightly sealed container in a cool location away from direct sunlight and direct heat. You do not need to refrigerate your honey and avoid freezing. Additionally, avoid storing your honey in any metal container because it can oxidize. 

No, raw honey is not safe for the consumption of children under one. Experts recommend waiting until children are at least one year old before consuming any type of honey.