Kanuka Science Group

Kanuka Science Group (KSG), established in 2022 is an independent association that works collaboratively with leading researchers and scientists in New Zealand to advance the science behind Kanuka honey. VISION is to further the science, understanding and usability of this beautiful and delicious native honey of New Zealand. MISSION is to elevate t... he benefits and natural properties present in Kanuka Honey by introducing a new rating system that analyses and quantifies the immuno-stimmulatory properties present in this honey. Kanuka (Kunzea ericoides) is a native tree unique to New Zealand. Kanuka honey has been found to contain an abundance of the plant protein, Arabinogalactan proteins (AGPs) among other compounds. It is however low on MGO, making kanuka honey a great pro-inflammatory honey rather than an anti-bacterial honey (Gannabathula et al. 2015; Gannabathula et al. 2012; Lu et al, 2013) Arabinogalactan proteins play an important role in enabling the wound healing process by stimulation of immune responses.Read More