Honey varieties · Europe · North America
Buckwheat honey
Buckwheat honey, from Fagopyrum esculentum, is one of the darkest commercially available honeys and carries one of the highest measured polyphenol contents.
Activity profile
Fagopyrum esculentum — dark, polyphenol-dense
Best known clinically for its evidence in paediatric cough suppression, with broader interest in antioxidant and wound-care applications.
Typical applications
Where this variety is used.
- OTC cough and cold products
- Antioxidant nutraceuticals
- Wound care research
- Specialist food–medical products
Standard
Buckwheat can qualify as MGH™.
MGH™ is variety-agnostic. Any honey with a credible therapeutic profile can be supplied to the MGH™ standard when it meets the required activity, testing, processing and documentation criteria for its destination sector.