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2. Why was the discovery of methylglyoxal in manuka honey critical for the growth of the New Zealand industry?

  • Writer: Kerry Paul
    Kerry Paul
  • Nov 7
  • 1 min read

Updated: Nov 21

Kerry Paul
Kerry Paul

The discovery of methylglyoxal (MGO) significantly boosted the credibility of manuka honey worldwide. Until June 2007, international sales of manuka honey were limited because the industry struggled to explain to consumers and the scientific/medical community why this honey was unique. While all honey was traditionally claimed to be anti-bacterial, there was no clear explanation for why manuka honey was different.


I, Kerry Paul, the Founder of the MGO Manuka Honey System, announced publicly in June 2007, that methylglyoxal had been discovered in manuka honey including it being responsible for its stable anti-bacterial properties. This discovery created a unique proposition for the honey as being a truly natural functional food.


The importance of the discovery of the unique benefits of Manuka Honey continues in the next Blog.



What is unique about manuka honey?

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Kerry Paul Business man and blogger
Kerry Paul – Stepping Out of Your Bubble Author
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Hi, I'm Kerry. I enjoy challenging people by asking questions and presenting different views to encourage critical thinking. My 45-year career has always had a global focus, building successful relationships in over 50 countries. I am empathetic to diverse views, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, culture, or socio-economic status. Join me on a captivating journey as we explore how India shaped the world over two thousand years ago, potentially leading to the first settlement of New Zealand. This blog series aims to expand readers' awareness and knowledge of how people may have come to New Zealand in pre-Polynesian times. Given the time constraints many readers face, I am providing a platform for them to consider these intriguing possibilities in easy-to-read blog posts.

 

Who were the first people to settle in New Zealand? How did India possibly contribute to any development, given its major role over 2000 years ago in some of New Zealand’s closest neighbours? These questions will guide our exploration and open up a rich dialogue about the historical connections and cultural exchanges that may have shaped New Zealand's early settlements.

 

I'd be more than happy to discuss with readers of my blog about India, its history as well as New Zealand and the suggested origins of its first settlers. 

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