Honey varieties · UK · Northern Europe
Heather honey
Heather honey, principally from Calluna vulgaris, is distinctive for its thixotropic gel-like consistency and unusually high phenolic load.
Activity profile
Calluna vulgaris — thixotropic, polyphenol-rich
Documented antibacterial and antioxidant activity. The polyphenol profile supports interest in dermatological and oral-care applications.
Typical applications
Where this variety is used.
- Skincare and dermatology
- Oral care formulations
- Nutraceutical and antioxidant products
- Specialist artisan food–medical crossover
Standard
Heather 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.