Manuka Honey

I don’t eat it regularly but it’s the only one I DO have. I keep it on hand for if I get a cold/sore throat then use it in a hot drink of lemon, ginger and turmeric tea. I’m usually fine by the next day and it’s dawned on me that I’ve not had a proper cold for years. I used to get bronchitis at least annually and can’t remember when I last had it. I’ll occasionally have manuka on toast.

Don't tell the Peas but I've never checked the date on it as I have in my head that honey doesn't go off.   I've just looked at my current jar that was probably opened last spring and it has an expiry date of November this year.  It looks perfectly fine other than being a little thicker.  The label doesn't say to discard x weeks after opening.  I keep it in a cupboard.   Just checked, Mr. Google says it does not become unsafe to eat past the expiration date.  

I've never tried it. I live close to the honey capital of Canada and can get honey direct from the beekeepers for a really great price.

Does Honey Go Bad?
Raw honey isn't a perishable product, which means it doesn't usually spoil. As long as it's stored in an air-tight container and isn't exposed to excess moisture, it will be safe to consume for decades or more. It's important to keep honey clean, though. For instance, resist the practice of dipping a knife already used to spread butter on your toast and then into the honey jar. You should only use clean utensils to dip in honey, according to the Mississippi State University Extension.1

"Honey can go bad under certain circumstances," the MSU Extension explains. "If your honey foams or smells like alcohol, it’s best to throw it out."  



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Although there is anecdotal evidence like yours I think it's still up for discussion really. I don't think there's scientific evidence even though the myth persists.

“Bees eat nectar and gather pollen produced by brightly colored flowers. These are not the same pollens responsible for most allergies (trees, grasses, and weeds),” the organization wrote in its blog. And, the make-up of the pollen likely changes during the bees’ digestion process."

It would be interesting for a full scientific trial to be done and to see if a proper conclusion can be reached.

My dog was prescribed Manuka honey as a topical treatment after she was attacked by another dog. It did seem to speed her healing but I haven’t personally used it. It would be interesting to hear personal experiences about it.

This! We are a huge honey family (eat it daily!) and local honey is the best.

Dh uses it. We buy it when Costco has it on sale.