Manuka Doctor Monofloral Honey Ounce Reviews Summary

Flavor

Pros:

• "This is a very good honey. Delicious, thick texture."
• "The taste is stellar but the health benefits is the main reason I'd order this."
• "The Manuka has a really interesting and strong flavor that is unlike anything else."
• "Its herbal, almost spicy and wild flavor is delicious and new to me."
• "This honey has wonderfully delicate floral flavor, is slightly grainy, a perfect sweetness, and a slightly bitter finish that leaves the mouth watering."
• "It tastes a bit different than traditional honeys, but still has a rich honey flavor to it."
• "Has a sweet earthy Caramel taste."

Cons:

• "I actually prefer that as far as flavor, because Manuka can be a bit bland compared to local honeys."
• "This batch has a bitter and 'bubblegummy' aftertaste."
• "The taste also isn't as flavorful to me as others."
• "While the higher MGO does provide greater health benefits, I do feel like the taste is an acquired taste."
• "Flavor-wise, Manuka honey in general isn't my favorite, regardless of the MGO level. It has a slight bitterness and a pepperminty / menthol aroma."
• "It doesn’t taste like regular honey, it’s very different to me and the taste isn’t really good, in my opinion, but I take a teaspoon each morning for the health benefits."
• "Manuka honey doesn't have the delightful flavor of 'normal' honey."

Health Benefits

Pros:

• "Manuka honey contains higher levels of methylglyoxal (MGO), which is antibacterial, as well as leptosperin, which is anti-inflammatory, and dihydroxyacetone (DHA), and is longer-lasting and more potent."
• "All the health benefits that Manuka Honey brings with it."
• "The benefits of Manuka honey, while still being studied, include helping to speed healing of wounds, infection control / immunity booster, and it can work as a digestion aid."
• "This honey got me through a bout with an upper respiratory infection without taking drugs."
• "It is very powerful. Cleared the staff infection up in a few days."
• "Manuka honey has healed burns, cuts and abrasions within a 24-48 hr. period of time."
• "Manuka honey heals the wounds on my husbands diabetic feet better and faster than any prescriptions the doctors have written."

Cons:

• "The only downside is that it's not recommended for diabetics."
• "Sadly, it didn’t get rid of my cough and the honey is almost gone."
• "some people do have an allergic reaction!! My daughter tried it for a few days and broke out in hives, had trouble swelling, felt nauseous and had a runny nose."
• "Many endocrinologists agree that MGO, the active ingredient in Manuka honey, should be contraindicated in treating wounds of those with diabetes."
• "60+ MGO is not even antibacterial. I paid a lot of money for an ineffective honey."
• "Not sure what this honey has done for me. I don't like the taste/consistency."
• "Test good, but no healing effect yet :(It should help with sore throat, did notice a difference."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "The price is much less the other brands but I trusted the label."
• "Entry cost is expensive, but if you use it sparingly, it could last a long time."
• "Price is best compared to similar ones."
• "Price per ounce is quite reasonable, not that I rate on price."
• "This is in a sweet spot for price."
• "The price is competitive for the quality and MGO level."
• "This one is just as tasty but I paid less than he did, price per pound."

Cons:

• "Although the quality of this honey is way higher than standard/usual honey that we normally get but still I think it's overpriced so even though I recommend to try it at least for once but I don't think it's an option for regular use."
• "But I just can't stomach the price in the end. $53 is far too much for this small of a jar of honey in my own opinion, especially as it doesn't hold any magical cure or quality regarding wellness or illness."
• "This is quite expensive."
• "All these manuka honeys are rip-offs... Beware... I’ve had better versions for a third of the price overseas."
• "I really can't justify the price point on such a tiny bottle of honey."
• "But... you may need a second mortgage."
• "The cost is staggering."

Packaging

Pros:

• "This MANUKA DOCTOR - MGO 325+ Manuka Honey Monofloral, 100% Pure New Zealand Honey. Certified. Guaranteed. RAW. Non-GMO (8.75oz) comes sealed."
• "Packaging is great. Lid is easily screwed on and off."
• "Mine came well sealed and labeled, and is good for over 2 years out with expiration date."
• "This comes in a sturdy, opaque plastic jar with a tamper-proof wide-mouth lid."
• "It comes in a plastic jar with a security seal on the inside of the lid."
• "I like the shape of the jar too, because it's easy to stack on a shelf."
• "I do like the wide mouth on the lid, as I can get many different sizes of spoons in there."

Cons:

• "I do not like that it comes in a plastic container."
• "The only thing that bothered me is because of the box the item was in. The container of honey is not that big and yet the shipping box that it came in was ridiculously large."
• "I would prefer it if this honey has a UMF rating instead of MGO alone, to satisfy the customer concern for the health benefits of manuka honey and justify the cost."
• "If something like this that is meant to last indefinitely and is really so authentic and valuable, you would think it would be preserved in a glass jar."
• "The only negative is that the jar top is very hard to open and close."
• "I was excited to try the manuka honey but on opening the package, I noticed around the bottle felt sticky. I opened the cover and the inner seal had popped open."
• "The only drawback is that this honey is not UMF certified."