NATURALLY BIOACTIVE

MANUKA
HONEY
MASTERCLASS
Discover Australia’s sweetest
superfood, for everyday
health and wellbeing
FEEL THE BUZZ
There’s no better time than now to
activate your morning with a squeeze of
Capilano Manuka Honey.
Rich in bioactive properties, this much
researched superfood has achieved
rockstar status in the honey world.
Read on to discover why. You’ll be
feeling the buzz in no time.

4 How is Manuka honey different Give your

breakfast
to other honeys?
6 Ways to enjoy Manuka honey
8
10
Health properties of honey
Health properties of Manuka
a boost
honey
12 Breakfast recipes
20 Wellness tonic and remedy recipes
25 Sore throat soother recipes
30 DIY skincare recipes
34 Capilano Quality Guarantee

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THE MANUKA
HONEY DIFFERENCE
How is Manuka honey
different to other honeys?
ANTIBACTERIAL & BIOACTIVE
Manuka honey contains a heightened stable form of natural
antibacterial activity. Considerable research has been undertaken CAPILANO MANUKA HONEY RATINGS
to determine the cause of this activity, which is attributable to the As a member of the Australian Manuka Honey Association (AMHA)
naturally occurring chemical Methylglyoxal (MGO). we are proud to bear the AMHA Mark of Authorisation or
Authenticity on all Capilano Active Manuka Honey.
MANUKA HONEY RATINGS EXPLAINED All Capilano Active Manuka Honey is independently tested to
guarantee its Methylglyoxal (MGO) content, the key natural active
MGO MGO MGO MGO MGO compound responsible for the unique properties of Manuka honey.
30+ 60+ 100+ 300+ 550+
Higher MGO values reflect increased activity levels.
MGO is also the centerpiece of the Australian Manuka Honey
Everyday Wellbeing Sore Throat Soother Targeted Care Association’s honey rating system.

Active Manuka Honey is

MGO LEVEL UMF or NPA sold with varying levels of
EQUIVALENT
antibacterial activity, which
30+ 2.7+ can be measured using several
different parameters.
100+ 6+
MGO (Methylglyoxal), UMF
300+ 11+ (Unique Manuka Factor) and
NPA (Non-Peroxide Activity)
550+ 16+ are all commonly used.

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5 WAYS TO ENJOY
MANUKA HONEY_
1. BY THE SPOONFUL
Try holding a spoonful of Capilano Manuka Honey in
your throat to create a coating that helps to soothe
those pesky, scratchy throats. It’s also a sweet
pick-me-up when you’re busy and on the run.

2. IN TEA OR WARM DRINKS

Upgrade your favourite cuppa to a superfood sip!

3. BOOSTED BREAKFAST
Add a squeeze of Manuka to your favourite cereal,
smoothie or yoghurt for a natural sweetener with
bioactive benefits.

4. NO BAKE SNACKS
Bliss balls and muesli bars sweetened with the most
precious honey on earth, we’ll snack to that!

5. DIY SKINCARE
Create soothing, all-natural skincare with the
naturally antibacterial properties of Manuka honey.
Flip to page 30 for the recipes!

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HONEY FOR
BETTER HEALTH
Most of us have honey in our homes, but you
may think it belongs in the pantry rather than
in the medicine cabinet! While honey has been
used for centuries as a beauty product and
medicine, today people are still turning to
active honey for its health benefits.
BIOACTIVE COMPONENTS
Honey sourced from Australian or New Zealand Leptospermum
POLYPHENOLS
trees contains a unique compound called Methylglyoxal, Phenolics such as courmaric acid, gallic acid and
which is the key component used to measure the caffeic acid contribute to the antioxidant properties
antibacterial activity of Manuka honey. Honey also contains of honey [6]. The composition of polyphenols in
other bio-active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide honey varies widely by floral origin [4,5,6].
and non-peroxide activity, which is measured as Total
Activity and appears on packaging as a TA+ number. In NATURAL WONDER
all forms of medicinal honey, the higher the number, the Honey has been a natural remedy for centuries
higher the level of activity of that honey. and is believed to aid digestion, soothe sore
throats and put an energetic spring in your step.
ENZYMES It contains minerals, trace elements, vitamins,
Honey can contain enzymes such as phosphatase, polyphenols, proteins and enzymes.
amylase, glucose oxidase, invertase, diastase and catalase
[1]
. These enzymes are involved in the ripening and TRACE ELEMENTS
preservation of the honey for the benefit of the bee larvae Honey has been found to contains small amounts of 54
[2]
and comes from the nectar itself or is added by the bees different minerals and elements from honeys examined
during the honey ripening phase. Invertase and glucose oxidase all over the world [3]. These include potassium, sodium, iron,
are also responsible for breaking down carbohydrates. B vitamins and vitamin C.

1. Ropa Science Research, Comparison of Mineral and Enzyme Levels in Raw and Processed Honey. National Honey Board and American Analytical Chemistry Laboratories: Wisconsin, USA. p. 1-7.
2. ‘Airborne. Honey Enzymes’
3. Solayman, M., et al. Physiochemical Properties, Minerals, Trace Elements, and Heavy Metals in Honey of Different Origins: A Comprehensive Review. 2016.
4. Gheldof, N., Wang, X. H., and Engeseth, N. J. (2002). Identification and quantification of antioxidant components of honeys from various floral sources.J. Agric. Food Chem. 50, 5870–5877. doi: 10.1021/jf0256135
5. Petretto, G. L., Cossu, M., and Alamanni, M. C. (2015). Phenolic content, antioxidant, and physico-chemical properties of Sardinian monofloral honeys. Int. J. Food Sci. Technol. 50, 482–491. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.12652
6. Cianciosi, D., et al. (2018) Phenolic Compounds in Honey and their Associated Health Benefits: A Review. Molecules. 23,2322:doi:10.3390/molecules23092322

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WHAT ARE THE
RESEARCHED HEALTH
PROPERTIES OF
MANUKA HONEY_
In a quest to uncover the medicinal
properties of food, researchers all over the
world are studying the health properties of
active Manuka honey. Here are some of the
leading research findings to date:
PUBLISHED RESEARCH

AUSSIE MANUKA MORE POTENT

Recent research has shown Australian active Manuka honey
to be even more potent than “hospital grade” Manuka honey
from New Zealand. You can read more here:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0167780

WOUND HEALING SKINCARE

Molan, P.C. (2011). The evidence and the rationale for the
use of honey as wound dressing. Wound Practice and
Research, 19(4), 204-220.
https://researchcommons.waikato.ac.nz/handle/10289/6095

ANTIBACTERIAL &
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Johnston, M., et al (2018). Antibacterial activity of
Manuka honey and its components: An overview. AIMS
Microbiology., 4(4):655-654 Bean, A. (2012). Investigating
the Anti-inflammatory Activity of Honey (Thesis, Doctor
of Philosophy (PhD)). University of Waikato, Hamilton,
New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10289/6218
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FEEL A
HEALTHIER
BUZZ_
Activate your
morning with
Manuka
It’s easy to feel a healthier buzz each
morning by simply swapping your
favourite honey to Capilano Manuka
Honey.
Our MGO 30+ is smooth, sweet and
delicious on your favourite cereal,
toast, yoghurt or porridge
combinations!
DISCOVER EASY WAYS TO ENJOY
CAPILANO MANUKA HONEY AT
BREAKFAST.
Try a squeeze
on your avo
Upgrade your avo toast to this
delicious sweet-salty superfood
combo. A sprinkle of fetta and
12 chilli flakes makes it extra tasty. 13
 Activate
ALL DAY FUEL a classic
Stay energised all day with
this nutrient dense
combination of oats,
Give your Weet-Bix, bananas
blueberries, yoghurt and
Capilano Manuka Honey.
and honey the star treatment
with a Manuka superfood
squeeze.

Comforting JUST
SQUEEZE
Manuka porridge Smooth, rich and
sweet, Capilano
Is there anything as comforting Manuka Honey has
a taste the whole
as a big bowl of porridge with family will love.

honey? Why not give it a

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 CHOC HAZELNUT DREAM

SUPER
Add 2 tsp cacao or cacao
powder to base recipe. Top
with hazelnut spread,

SMOOTHIE toasted hazelnuts, coconut,

choc chips and a Capilano
Manuka Honey drizzle!
BOWLS_
Fun to make and eat, our spoonable
smoothie bowls look as pretty as
they taste. An easy way to enjoy
your daily serve of fruits,
vegetables and vitamins!
BASE RECIPE (SERVES 2)
2 Bananas, frozen, chopped
4-6 Ice cubes
½ Cup milk or nut milk of choice
1/ Cup yoghurt
3
2 Tsp almond or cashew butter
2 Tbsp rolled oats
1 Tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp Capilano Manuka honey,
plus extra to serve.
METHOD
Combine all ingredients in
a high powered blender. PINEAPPLE, AVOCADO, SPINACH
Process until smooth and Swap 1 banana for 1 cup of frozen
adjust thickness to desired pineapple. Add a handful of spinach
consistency by adding and ½ an avocado to base recipe. Top
more milk. with berries, granola clusters and a
Capilano Manuka Honey drizzle!

STRAWBERRY SQUEEZE
Swap 1 banana for 1 cup of
frozen strawberries in base
recipe. Top with strawberries,
goji berries, toasted almonds
and a Capilano Manuka
Honey drizzle!

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MANUKA PISTACHIO POMEGRANATE
Top with unhulled tahini, BERRY YOGHURT
OVERNIGHT pistachios and pomegranate arils.
Top with extra
yoghurt, strawberries,
OATS_ chia seeds & pepitas.

Overnight oats are meal-prep

wonder. Simply mix everything in
a bowl, chill overnight and wake
up to a melding of creamy, dreamy
sweet nourishing flavours.
BASE RECIPE (SERVES 2)
2 Tbsp almond butter
1 Tbsp Capilano Manuka Honey,
plus extra to serve
½ Cup Greek-style yoghurt
1 ½ Cups milk or nut milk, plus extra to serve
1 Cup cooked white quinoa
1 Cup rolled oats
ALMOND CHOC CHIP
METHOD
Top with almond butter,
Combine all ingredients in a large chopped almonds and
bowl, mix well. dark choc chips.
Cover and chill overnight, then
add additional milk to soften.
Divide into bowls and top with
fruit, nuts, seeds and Capilano
Manuka Honey to serve.
Mixture will keep chilled for up
to one week.

TURMERIC AND COCONUT

Add 1 tsp turmeric and swap
milk to coconut milk in base
recipe. Top with mango,
passionfruit and coconut
18 flakes to serve. SHARE YOUR HEALTHY HONEY CREATIONS WITH US #HONEY LOVERS @CAPILANOHONEY 19
 Manuka Honey
YEAR ROUND & Lemon Water_
Start your day the bioactive way

WELLBEING_
with a glass of zesty lemon Manuka
water. Your body will thank you for it.

Wellness tonics
Simply combine 2 teaspoons of Capilano
Manuka Honey with fresh lemon slices and
warm water. Mix to combine. Add a bit of

and remedies
fresh ginger for an extra winter warmer!

Feel good from the inside out with these

year-round wellness tonics, elixirs and
shots.
Packed full of anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant ingredients, Capilano
Manuka Honey gives them a smooth,
sweet taste and bioactive benefits
the family will love.

HEALTHY
HABIT
Keep your MGO 300+
Manuka near your
kettle to remind you
to squeeze into
warm water each
morning!

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Turmeric, Orange Beetroot, Ginger, Lemon
& Manuka Elixir_ and Manuka Shots_
This sweet elixir is a refreshing way to METHOD There are so many ways to enjoy the METHOD
kick-start your day. With the natural taste and widely studied health
benefits of lemon, earthy turmeric Stir all ingredients together in a bowl. benefits of Capilano Manuka Honey, Wash and scrub the beetroot and
and Manuka honey, this soothing, including in this vibrant, uplifting ginger.
Taste and add more ginger or turmeric
potent and naturally healing if required. The mixture should be wellness shot. Blend sweet Manuka, Peel and cut the beetroot into small
superfood blend is perfect for flavourful as you only use a small zesty lemon and zingy ginger for a pieces that will fit into a juicer.
relieving sore and scratchy throats. amount. quick and tasty shot.
Feed the ginger and then beetroot
through the juicer.
Enjoy by adding a teaspoon or two to
a cup of hot water or to your favourite INGREDIENTS Squeeze the lemon separately.
INGREDIENTS tea. ¼ Cup Capilano Manuka Honey
½ Cup Capilano Manuka Honey Add ginger, beetroot and lemon juice
Store in a glass container in the fridge. 5 Beetroot, peeled and cut into small to a blender with Capilano Manuka
2-4 Tbsp freshly grated ginger pieces Honey. Blend.
2 Tsp ground turmeric, or freshly TIP: Add in the juice from some fresh 1-2 Inches ginger root or 1 Tbsp ginger
ginger to start your day with a kick or Store in an airtight glass jar in the
grated turmeric powder fridge for 2-3 days.
Grated zest of 1 lemon, 2 Pinches dilute into some tap water for little
1 Fresh lemon TIP: Dilute with sparkling or mineral
ground black pepper ones with sensitive taste buds.
water for a zesty non-alcoholic spritz!

DID YOU KNOW...

This golden elixir is
naturally caffeine free and
a zingy start to the day!

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Apple Cider Vinegar
& Manuka Shot_
This health shot combines the benefits of Manuka
COUGH AND
COLD SEASON_
honey, cinnamon and bitter apple cider vinegar with
“the Mother” (a living mixture of friendly bacteria,
minerals and enzymes). The result is a natural health
shot and tasty home remedy for helping you to feel
your best every day.

INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp Capilano Manuka Honey
1 Tbsp warm water, or more if desired Nature’s sore
1 Tbsp Barnes Naturals Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
with “The Mother”
1 Dash ground cinnamon

METHOD
throat soother
Looking for a natural home remedy to help
Whisk warm water and Capilano
Manuka Honey until combined. kick a sore, scratchy throat or persistent
Stir in the apple cider vinegar and
cinnamon. cough? Look no further than these tasty
Pour into a shot size glass and enjoy! all-natural cough syrups made using
TIP: Double the recipe and store the
shots in small bottles in the fridge for
a grab-and-go morning wake-up.
nature’s sweetest superfood, bioactive
Manuka honey!

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Berry Manuka Garlic Ginger
Cough Syrup_ Manuka Cough
Berry sweet, this natural cough mixture is
perfectly soothing for kids! Simply combine
frozen or fresh berries, Capilano Manuka
Syrup_
Honey and a hint of mint and they’ll have a Create the ultimate spoonful of goodness with this
spring in their step in no time! garlic, ginger and Capilano Manuka Honey cough syrup.
A trusty, natural home remedy for sore throat relief, that MGO 550+
INGREDIENTS harnesses the antimicrobial and health-supporting Manuka Honey
benefits of our Aussie Manuka.
½ Cup Capilano Manuka Honey High in naturally
1 Cup of frozen berries occurring methylglyoxal
1 Cup water INGREDIENTS
½ Cup Capilano Manuka Honey (MGO) this honey is
1-2 Fresh mint leaves
10 Small garlic cloves (or 5 large) perfect for winter
METHOD 1 Piece ginger, 1-2 inches (2-4cm) remedies.
Add frozen berries, water and mint leaves to a Water (optional)
pan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and Lemon juice (optional)
simmer while stirring for about 5 minutes, or
until the berries have cooked down. METHOD
Remove from the heat. Strain well. Peel garlic cloves and ginger, put them into a jar,
and cover with Capilano Manuka Honey.
Add Capilano Manuka Honey and stir to help
dissolve. Set in a warm place for 2 weeks or more until garlic
Transfer and store in an air tight glass jar. and ginger turns opaque.
STORAGE: Keep in the refrigerator Dilute with a dash of water and a squeeze of lemon
for up to two months, shaking before use juice (optional).
Take 1 teaspoon as needed for sore throat relief, or
Discover more health remedies and add to your savoury recipes.
recipes for Manuka honey on our
website. Simply scan this code.
STORAGE: Fermented honey is naturally antibacterial,
and can be kept for up to 3 months when sealed and
left in a cool dark cupboard.

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Lemon & Manuka Lime Mint &
Cough Syrup_ Manuka Cough
Create your own homemade cough syrup
with Manuka honey, zesty lemon and thyme
leaves. A jar of this natural home remedy is a
METHOD
Layer the thyme and lemon pieces in a jar and
Syrup_
must-have for when a scratchy throat strikes cover with Capilano Manuka Honey. Ensure Searching for a natural remedy to get rid of
– plus you get to benefit from the naturally the lemon is completely submerged. your dry, sore throat? Manuka does the trick
occurring minerals, trace elements, when added to a fresh, zingy cough syrup.
Remove any bubbles by running a butter knife This quick and easy recipe combines Manuka
vitamins, polyphenols, proteins and
around the inside of the jar. honey with citrusy lime and soothing mint.
enzymes honey has to offer.
Place in the refrigerator. The honey will
INGREDIENTS naturally pull liquid from the lemons, creating INGREDIENTS
½ Cup Capilano Manuka Honey a watery texture. 1 Cup Capilano Manuka Honey
1 Fresh lemon chopped, cut into wedges or slices ¼ Cup water
Shake before use. Take 1 teaspoon as needed.
A handful of fresh garden thyme (optional) 4 Fresh limes, or enough for ¼ cup of
TIP: Dilute in warm water for a herbal and fresh lime juice
fragrant tea 2-4 Sprigs fresh mint leaves

STORAGE: When sealed, this syrup can be kept METHOD

in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Wash limes and sprigs of mint.
Squeeze enough limes to make ¼ cup of lime juice.
In a small saucepan, add water and 1 sprig of mint,
adjusting the amount to your taste. Bring to a boil
and then immediately remove from the heat.
Remove mint leaves. Add lime juice and Capilano
Manuka Honey, stir well until mixed
TIP: Dilute in warm water to create a herbal tea

STORAGE: When sealed, this syrup can be kept in

the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

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ALL Manuka Honey
Body Balm_
NATURAL Not only does it smell wonderful, but this
moisturising body balm is ideal for dry
METHOD

DIY BEAUTY_
elbows, tired feet and dry skin in winter. Heat shea butter, coconut oil and coconut
butter in a small saucepan until completely
INGREDIENTS melted.
2 Tsp Capilano Manuka Honey
Remove mixture from the heat and allow to
¼ Cup coconut butter
cool until the colour is opaque (around 30
¼ Cup coconut oil
Harness the soothing, calming and ¼ Cup shea butter
3-4 Drops of your favourite essential oils
minutes).
Break apart mixture and whip using a hand
nurturing properties of Manuka honey mixer on its lowest setting, while mixing,
add Manuka honey and essential oil.
and a few pantry staples to create STORE: Keep in a sterilised container in the
the ultimate natural skincare THE PERFECT GIFT fridge for up to 2 weeks
Combine a jar of this balm
routine or fun pampering night with a pack of Capilano
Manuka Honey and herbal
in with friends and family!
Manuka
tea for a sweet, caring
‘just because’ gift.

Matcha
Face Mask_
Two superfoods combine to create
this potent home beauty face mask
for hydrated and radiant skin.
INGREDIENTS
2 Tsp Capilano Manuka Honey
1 Tbsp matcha green tea powder
3-6 Drops of your preferred essential oil
½ tbsp boiled water

METHOD
Add all ingredients into a small bowl
or jar and whisk to create a thick
paste.
Apply liberally to damp skin and
leave on for 15-20 minutes before
rinsing off with warm water.
Enjoy a refreshed complexion and
smooth calm skin.
STORE: Keep in a sterilised container
in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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Manuka Honey Manuka
Sugar Scrub_ Honey Oat
When it comes to skincare, Manuka honey is
a soothing and hydrating way to incorporate
natural ingredients into your daily routine.
METHOD
Add sugar and lemon juice to a mixing
Bath Soak_
Use this scrub to gently exfoliate and revive bowl and stir to combine. Enjoy the healing properties of honey and
tired skin. oats in this soothing bath soak. The
Add honey and mix thoroughly. heavenly smell of chamomile will soothe
INGREDIENTS Transfer to a sterilized jar and store in your senses too!
180g (½ cup) Capilano Manuka Honey cool, dry conditions. INGREDIENTS
1 Cup sugar 180g (½ cup) Capilano Manuka Honey
1 Lemon (squeezed) 1 Cup oats
2 Cups of oat milk or water
¼ Cup chamomile tea

METHOD
Combine all ingredients to a glass
container and stir.
Pour mixture into a running warm bath
and enjoy!

SO
SOOTHING
Harness the skin-
soothing properties of
methylglyoxal with high
strength MGO550+
Manuka Honey.
So soothing,
your skin will
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QUALITY
GUARANTEE_
It’s what we don’t
do that makes our
honey, Australia’s
favourite honey.
Our honey is unchanged, unspoilt, unadulterated
- completely natural, beekeeper - sourced,
pure Australian honey.
To bring you this world-class nutritious honey, our
beekeepers spend long hours driving between apiary
sites, checking hives and collecting honey-filled combs, to
give their bees the best in-season flowers to forage upon.
All Capilano beekeepers produce, extract and store their
honey in compliance with our audited Quality Assurance
program.
And our process isn’t complete without regularly testing
our honey for utmost purity. We’re proud to bring families
only the best, 100% pure Australian honey.
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100% AUSTRALIAN
HONEY FROM HIVE
TO HOME_
From the world’s BPA free, more
healthiest honey bees* sustainable packaging
Capilano honey is rich in flavour thanks to our bees - All packaging for Capilano honey is BPA free and we're signatories to
arguably the healthiest in the world. Australia is largely the Australian Packaging Covenant plan, which aims to reduce the
free from major pests and diseases seen in other bee impact of packaging on the Australian environment. With
populations around the globe, so our bees produce full innovations in packaging and recycling capabilities, more than 95%
flavoured honey with natural enzymes, trace minerals of Capilano packaging is now recyclable. We are also progressively
and vitamins. changing the materials used in our plastic bottles so more and more
*Source: CSIRO, Issue 215 Agriculture, Biosecurity, January 2016 of these are made with recycled plastic too.

Pristine floral diversity For our generation and the next

Australia’s sun-drenched, rugged country has floral We’re 100% committed to a sustainable apiculture industry and the
diversity – unmatched anywhere else on earth - next generation of beekeepers – Australia depends on it. Without
perfect for happy, healthy bees. To support the Aussie beekeepers and their bees, our food supply and natural
nutritional requirements of the colony, Capilano environment would be severely impacted. We’re leading our
beekeepers move the hives to various naturally rich industry towards sustainability by nurturing the next generation of
and diverse environments. This allows bees to forage beekeepers, investing in critical scientific research, and sharing our
on a range of flora, with much of our honey supply knowledge of evolving beekeeping and business practices.
coming from Eucalypt tree varieties.
State-of-the-art testing
Hive-ripened and We test, test, test and test again. To create Australia’s purest
hand harvested honey, we test for colour, moisture, flavor, pesticides, antibiotics,
adulterants and other residues. Our honey is verified 100% pure
All Capilano sourced honey is naturally dried by by independent, world-leading laboratories.
the bees and ripened in the hives. Once ready, the
honey is collected by hand, carefully extracted from
the frames and sent to Capilano where we quality Discover more about Capilano
test and pack the honey. Join us online at capilanohoney.com
@capilanohoney #honeylovers

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