Jarrah Honey: Frequently Asked Questions

Is jarrah honey as good as Manuka?

Both Jarrah and Manuka honeys are active and healing honeys, meaning that they have antibacterial properties. However, Jarrah honey also has antimicrobial activity meaning it can also fight off virus pathogens whereas Manuka is only antibacterial.

What is jarrah honey good for?

Due to its high antioxidant levels, Jarrah honey may support active skin cell renewal and stimulate collagen and elastin production, along with fighting acne. According to the National Cancer Institute of Australia, foods with high antioxidant levels fight free radicals that attack healthy cells.

Why is jarrah honey so expensive?

The jarrah tree is found in south-western Australia and the honey is very rare due to the short flowering season (one season every two years), small locality, and the high demand due to scientific research results.

What does jarrah honey taste like?

Jarrah honey is darker and more syrup like than other honey you may have tried. It has a taste like that of caramel and is less sweet than more common types of honey. This is due to its lower levels of glucose. Instead, Jarrah honey contains higher levels of fructose, a type of fruit sugar.

Is jarrah honey good for sore throat?

Jarrah Honey is antimicrobial and antibacterial but also has antifungal properties. With a high hydrogen peroxide level, the honey can inhibit the growth of Golden Staph Bacteria. With a low glycemic index, Jarrah Honey helps prevent ulcers and sore throats.

Where is jarrah honey from?

Western Australia

Jarrah honey is produced by bees from the nectar of Jarrah trees (Eucalyptus marginata). These trees are very slow growing and only found in the native forests in the south western region of Western Australia. Jarrah honey is a relatively rare honey for several reasons.

Does Jarrah honey crystallize?

Some honey such as canola honey will crystallise even as early as while as it is still in the hive, while jarrah honey will be slow to crystallise or you may not notice it crystallise at all.

What is TA in jarrah honey?

Jarrah honey's anti-microbial quality is measured by the term “Total Activity (TA)”. The TA is like a bacteria killing scale; the higher the TA the greater the antimicrobial strength. The anti-bacterial activity of honey is derived via natural enzymes and chemicals in the honey.

What does TA 30+ mean on honey?

The TA is a scale of the antimicrobial properties of the honey - the higher the TA the greater the antimicrobial strength. Above 30 is classed as very high. The antibacterial activity of honey is derived via natural enzymes and chemicals present in the honey.

Is Jarrah honey safe for pregnancy?

Yes, it's safe to eat honey during pregnancy. While it's not safe to give honey to babies under a year old, eating honey when you're pregnant won't harm you or your unborn child. That's because your grown-up stomach can handle the bacteria in honey that sometimes makes babies sick with a rare illness called botulism.

Is Jarrah honey better than Manuka?

Both Jarrah and Manuka honeys are active and healing honeys, meaning that they have antibacterial properties. However, Jarrah honey also has antimicrobial activity meaning it can also fight off virus pathogens whereas Manuka is only antibacterial.