INTRODUCTION
Trigona bees (Tetragonula biroi sp.) keep honey in storage pots built of cerumen - which is a made of wax secreted from the glands on the abdomen of workers, combined with propolis which is derived from resins collected from plants. Therefore the honey is influenced by the infiltration of the propolis content.
Our products have also undergone independent studies to test their antibacterial effectiveness. Both products kill on average 83% of bacterial.
On the other hand, Apinae honeybees keep the collected honey in hexagon combs, which are built purely of wax alone. Propolis is only used to seal the extra space between the nest and cavity; as a result the honey of Apinae honeybees is not affected by propolis during storage.
TEST RESULTS (ANAYA PRODUCTS)
Due to their unique hive structure, propolis is consistently infused into the honey regardless of nectar source.
TEST RESULTS (TRIGONA HONEY)
In a 2007 research study conducted by Japanese scientist lead by the Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, using the same methodology for measuring UMF – found that the anti-bacterial activity of stingless honeybees is powerful even when compared to manuka honey.
The tables contain extracts from the scientific papers to show how effective the antimicrobial activity level of trigona honey (specifically from the trigona (Tetragonula biroi sp.) bee that we harvest from) is against various strains of bacterial strains (the larger the number the more potent the antimicrobial activity).
When comparing antibacterial activity of Anaya Trigona honey to manuka, we see that Anaya Trigona honey's potency (Active 25+) is equivalent to almost a Manuka honey UMF 25+ (the larger the number the more potent the antibacterial activity).
TEST RESULTS (TRIGONA PROPOLIS)
Trigona propolis from the Tetragonal Biroi bees has been studied and have shown to have very strong antioxidant activities:
Trigona propolis from the Tetragonal Biroi bees has been found to contain a wide variety of flavonoids and phenolic compounds which gives you antioxidants to fight free radicals
DID YOU KNOW THAT STINGLESS BEE HONEY IS THE ONLY HONEY TO CONTAIN TREHALULOSE?
WHY IS TREHALULOSE GOOD FOR YOU?
Blood Sugar Regulation
The trehalulose found in stingless beehonhas been shown to improve glucose tolerance, which may benefit persons with metabolic syndrome or pre-diabetes. A study discovered that ingesting trehalulose on a daily basis might help lower postprandial blood glucose levels, potentially decreasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and its associated cardiovascular consequences.
Autophagy Activation
Trehalulose may trigger autophagy, a cellular mechanism that eliminates damaged cells, potentially leading to anti-aging benefits and better cellular health. This mechanism is important for preserving cellular integrity and function, especially in neurodegenerative disorders.
Gut Health
Trehalulose in stingless bee honey may have a favorable effect on gut flora, which is important for general health and metabolic activities. It has been proposed that it may play a role in boosting gut health, although more study is needed in this area.
Weight Management Trehalulose in stingless bee honey may also increase energy production and assist with weight management. It is thought to encourage the creation of energy-consuming fat cells, which may help avoid obesity.