{"product_id":"wedderspoon-raw-manuka-honey-kfactor-12","title":"Wedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 12, Unpasteurised New Zealand Manuka Honey, 250g and 500g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 12 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw, unpasteurised \u003cstrong\u003emanuka honey\u003c\/strong\u003e from New Zealand at \u003cstrong\u003eKFactor 12\u003c\/strong\u003e — the entry grade in Wedderspoon's range. Available in 250g and 500g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKFactor is Wedderspoon's own rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it is not the same as the MGO or UMF numbers other brands print. It measures pollen count and authenticity — whether the honey is genuinely manuka from the region claimed — rather than methylglyoxal concentration. A higher KFactor means more manuka pollen, not more MGO. Do not compare KFactor against UMF as though they were one scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKFactor 12 sits below 16 on pollen count and the price reflects it: roughly half the cost per gram. For everyday use the difference you actually notice is small. The higher grade makes more sense if you are buying manuka for a specific reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe honey is raw and unpasteurised. Commercial honey is heated and filtered to stay clear on a shelf; skipping that keeps enzymes, pollen and texture intact but means it will crystallise. Crystallisation is a sign it has not been over-processed, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManuka comes from bees foraging \u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e, which flowers for a few weeks a year in a limited part of New Zealand. The flavour is darker and more caramel-and-mineral than a floral honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWedderspoon is a Canadian-founded company sourcing its honey from New Zealand's manuka bush. KFactor is Wedderspoon's own rating system, based on pollen count and authenticity testing rather than the MGO or UMF scales other brands use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Wedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 12 Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the sensible starting point for anyone trying manuka for the first time, and the practical choice for daily use where the higher grade is hard to justify. The 500g is the better value of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever give honey to an infant under 12 months. Honey can carry Clostridium botulinum spores that an infant gut cannot defend against, and infant botulism is a serious illness.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHoney is a bee product, so it is not vegan and is unsuitable for anyone with an allergy to bees, bee products or pollen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is roughly 80% sugar — treat it as a sweetener, not a health food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 12 Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKFactor 12\u003c\/strong\u003e — The entry grade, at roughly half the cost per gram of KFactor 16.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw and Unpasteurised\u003c\/strong\u003e — Not heat-treated, so enzymes and pollen stay intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unpasteurised manuka honey and nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Zealand Sourced\u003c\/strong\u003e — From bees foraging the manuka bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250g and 500g, with the 500g the better value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKosher Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e — Per the supplier's certification record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical for Daily Use\u003c\/strong\u003e — Where the higher grade is hard to justify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-wedderspoon-raw-manuka-honey-kfactor-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is Wedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 12?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRaw, unpasteurised manuka honey from New Zealand at KFactor 12, the entry grade in the range.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does KFactor mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWedderspoon's own rating for pollen count and authenticity. It is not the same scale as MGO or UMF.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What sizes are available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e250g and 500g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Should I buy KFactor 12 or 16?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e12 is roughly half the cost per gram and fine for daily use. 16 makes more sense if you are buying manuka for a specific reason rather than as a sweetener.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why is manuka honey expensive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe manuka bush flowers for only a few weeks a year across a limited part of New Zealand.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does raw and unpasteurised mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt has not been heated and filtered like commercial honey, so enzymes and pollen stay intact. It will crystallise over time.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does it taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eDarker and more caramel-and-mineral than a floral honey, with a slightly bitter finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I use it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eBy the spoonful, stirred into warm (not boiling) water or tea, or spread on toast. Very hot liquid degrades the enzymes, so let a drink cool slightly.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNever give honey to an infant under 12 months - risk of infant botulism.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey is a bee product, so not vegan and unsuitable with a bee product allergy. It is roughly 80% sugar.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAt room temperature with the lid closed. Do not refrigerate. 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