TEST RESULTS (ANAYA)

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.

A document page showing test results for a Raw Trigona Honey product by Anaya, featuring a table with microbiological test data and a TUV SVU Singapore certification mark.
A document page showing test results for Trigona Propolis Throat Spleen by Anaya (Brand), with tables of test microorganism counts, CFU per ml, log values, and percentage kill rates on a white background.

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).

A printed table titled 'Table 1' showing antibacterial activity of honey from stingless honeybees measured by sugar water diffusion assay and disc diffusion assay, with sample names, bacterial strains, MIC values, and zone diameters in millimeters.
A black-and-white table titled 'ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY (NON-PERIODIC) OF HONEY MEASURED BY AGAR WELL DIFFUSION ASSAY' comparing honey strains against bacterial strains Staphylococcus Aureus, Escherichia Coli, and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa.
A scanned document page containing a well assay table in Japanese, comparing antibacterial activities of various bacterial strains against penicillin, with text headings and numerical data organized in tabular format.

TEST RESULTS (TRIGONA PROPOLIS)

Trigona propolis from the Tetragonal Biroi bees has been studied and have shown to have very strong antioxidant activities:
A comparison table titled 'ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF PROPSAL EXTRACTs' showing data for four bee species from Brazil, Philippines, and Malaysia, with columns for country, bee species, and antioxidant activity IC50 values.

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
A printed table titled 'Table 1 Summary of the possible flavonoids and phenolic compounds identified in the extracts of the propolis and their ion products' with retention times, molecular masses, and m/z values for compounds from Stinging Bee Propolis, Persea americana extract, Arctostaphylos hederifolia extract, Magnifica indica extract, Cactus gnatus extract, and Nymphaea caerulea extract.

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 bee honey has 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.