South Kazakhstan wildflower
100% natural honey
Highland Pure
Cotton and Akkuray
Monoflower non-allergic
Halal certificate
Made in KZ
lab tests and vet tests
100% natural premium sainfoin white honey from Kara-Kulja apiaries. For several years in a row, the best beekeepers have recognized this variety of honey from Kyrgyzstan as the best in the world at prestigious world exhibitions. Kara-Kulja Honey won a bronze medal for quality
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Of all the honeys on the market, few can claim to be sourced exclusively from pristine wilderness. The rare Leatherwood honey is produced from the nectar of the ancient Gondwanan tree, Eucryphia Lucida, which, with its deep roots and reliance on the rainforest ecosystem, is unique to the western half of the island of Tasmania. The seas that surround this Australian state provides a biosecurity moat and its GMO free status is legislated by local government. The luminous white petaled Leatherwood flower, brushed with the pink dust of pollen, produces prolific quantities of fragrant nectar for six weeks of the year. This is the only source of the of 400 to 1000 tonnes produced annually of one of the world's finest honey, Leatherwood honey.
Leatherwood honey has a rich, complex flavour due to the presence of over 363 compounds.
A rare, mono floral, pure honey, endemic to Tasmania.
Properties:
+ Antibacterial - Significant to high activity
+ Anti-inflammatory
+ High Antioxidant capacity - rich in Flavonoids and Phenolics
+ Low GI
+ Antifungal
+ Prebiotic - in the top 3 Honeys in Australia, plus promotes proliferation of 4 major prebiotics
+ Natural Preservative
+ Natural Moisturiser
+ Suitable for dermatological conditions (in consultation with your health professional).
Reference:
CRCHBP for Honeybee Products (2022). Leatherwood Honey Descriptors and Bioactivity.
Honey is a natural sweet substance produced by bees from floral nectar. It is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and traditional medicine. Below are the general specifications for honey:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: Thick, viscous liquid or crystallized form
Color: Light amber to dark brown (varies based on floral source)
Odor & Taste: Pleasant, characteristic honey aroma and sweet taste
Texture: Smooth, free from lumps or impurities
Moisture Content: Max 18-20%
Solubility: Completely soluble in warm water
Chemical Properties:
Fructose Content: 38-42%
Glucose Content: 28-32%
Sucrose Content: Max 5%
Total Reducing Sugars (Fructose + Glucose): Min 65%
Acidity: 0.2 - 0.5% (expressed as formic acid)
Ash Content: Max 0.5%
pH: 3.5 - 5.5
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF): Max 40 mg/kg (as per international standards)
Diastase Activity (Amylase): Min 8 DN (Diastase Number)
Proline Content: Min 180 mg/kg (indicator of natural honey)
Microbiological Standards:
Total Plate Count: Max 1,000 CFU/g
Yeast & Mold: Max 200 CFU/g
Coliforms: Absent
E. Coli: Absent
Salmonella: Absent
Clostridium Botulinum: Absent
Contaminants & Adulterants:
Pesticide Residues: As per country-specific regulations (FSSAI, EU, FDA)
Heavy Metals:
Lead (Pb): <0.1 ppm
Cadmium (Cd): <0.05 ppm
Arsenic (As): <0.1 ppm
Mercury (Hg): <0.05 ppm
Antibiotics & Drug Residues: Must be absent
Artificial Additives & Preservatives: Must be absent
Added Sugars or Glucose: Must be absent (tested by C4 sugar analysis)
Applications of Honey:
Food Industry: Used in bakery, confectionery, dairy, beverages, and cereals
Pharmaceuticals & Ayurveda: Used in cough syrups, herbal medicines, and wound healing
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used in skincare, hair care, and beauty products
Beverages: Used in herbal teas, energy drinks, and fermented honey drinks
Industrial Use: Used in fermentation, alcoholic beverages, and honey-based syrups
