Honey (manuka)

Appearance	Thick, golden, amber to dark brown
Texture	Smooth, viscous, sticky
Taste	Sweet with a slight bitterness, earthy
Aroma	Strong, floral, slightly herbal
Viscosity	High viscosity, syrup-like
pH	3.5 to 4.5
Moisture Content	17% to 20%
Density	1.42 to 1.46 g/cm³
Electrical Conductivity (EC)	0.5 to 1.2 mS/cm
Granulation	Rarely crystallizes, may granulate over time
Shelf Life	2 to 3 years when stored properly
Sugar Content	High in fructose, glucose, and small amounts of sucrose
Methylglyoxal (MGO)	Varies by brand, typically ranges from 30 to 1000 mg/kg
Antibacterial Activity	High (Varies based on MGO level)
Water Content	17% to 18%