Quality Honey Determined by the content of antibacterial

Source : kompas.com

For the health benefits of honey has long been known since ancient times. Beneficial content of the honey, among others, is antibacterial. One sufficient strong antibacterial honey is methylglyoxal (MGO). This honey can be produced from bees who take food in Manuka flower.

"Manuka one that can produce MGO. MGO has the ability to kill bacteria exponentially," said Chandra Widjaja Mochamad beekeeping expert.

Manuka flower itself widely grown in New Zealand (New Zealand). But not all bees can produce honey with a high content of MGO. It depends on the quality of the Manuka flower growing soil, weather, and how extraction.

"So different, there are MGO Manuka honey is very low," said Chandra.

High-quality honey can contain up to 500 milligrams of MGO in one kilogram of honey.

In New Zealand manuka honey is able to produce high quality with attention to soil and weather conditions. Moreover, New Zealand included in the 10 cleanest countries in the world.

In a study of manuka honey can treat diabetic wounds. However, it remains to be investigated further. "In 16 weeks of manuka honey in wound turned out to dry.

In addition to consumption, manuka honey is also processed for beauty products such as acne medications and breastpads for nursing mothers.

Source : kompas.com