{"product_id":"wedderspoon-raw-manuka-honey-kfactor-16","title":"Wedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 16, Unpasteurised Monofloral New Zealand Manuka Honey, 250g 500g and 1kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 16 Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw, unpasteurised \u003cstrong\u003emonofloral manuka honey\u003c\/strong\u003e from New Zealand, rated \u003cstrong\u003eKFactor 16\u003c\/strong\u003e. One ingredient. Available in 250g, 500g and 1kg.\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\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 the manuka bush, \u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e, which flowers for only a few weeks a year in a limited part of New Zealand. That narrow window is why manuka costs what it does — supply is bounded by geography and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe taste is not what people expect from honey. It is darker, thicker and more caramel-and-mineral than floral, with a slightly bitter finish. Worth knowing before buying the 1kg.\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 16 Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who uses manuka often enough to justify a larger jar, and anyone wanting the higher KFactor grade. The 250g is the sensible start if you have not had manuka before — the flavour is distinctive.\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, if you are managing blood glucose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWedderspoon Raw Manuka Honey KFactor 16 Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKFactor 16 Monofloral\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wedderspoon's own pollen-count and authenticity rating.\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 — Monofloral 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, Leptospermum scoparium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250g, 500g and 1kg.\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\u003eCrystallises Naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e — A sign it has not been over-processed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-wedderspoon-raw-manuka-honey-kfactor-16\"\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 16?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRaw, unpasteurised monofloral manuka honey from New Zealand, rated KFactor 16. One ingredient.\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;\"\u003eIt is Wedderspoon's own rating for pollen count and authenticity - whether the honey is genuinely manuka from the region claimed. 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, 500g and 1kg.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How does KFactor 16 compare to KFactor 12?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA higher KFactor means a higher proportion of manuka pollen. It does not mean a higher methylglyoxal level, which is what MGO and UMF measure.\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. Supply is bounded by geography and season rather than production capacity.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does raw and unpasteurised mean here?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt has not been heated and filtered the way commercial honey is. That keeps enzymes, pollen and texture intact, at the cost of it crystallising 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, thicker and more caramel-and-mineral than floral, with a slightly bitter finish. Not what most people expect from honey.\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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