Research finds vegan honey could be made with similar antimicrobial properties to mānuka honey

Phys.org Thursday 15 October 2026, 13:40 UTC 1 min read

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Vegan honey alternatives could be engineered to have antimicrobial properties similar to those of prized mānuka honey from New Zealand, according to research at Aston University.

New Zealand (LOCATION) Aston University (ORG)

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