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Jelly Bush

Honeyhunters Australia | Sandy Creek, QLD

Australia's Leptospermum honey, the same plant family as New Zealand manuka. Thick, dense and strong-flavoured, known for its natural antibacterial activity.

ApiaryHoneyhunters Australia
RegionSandy Creek, Moreton Bay QLD
Floral SourceJelly Bush (Leptospermum)
Activity RatingProducer lab-tested
ForageQLD National Parks
IngredientsHONEY
UseBy the spoon
TextureThick, dense
FloralJelly Bush
Best WithOn its own
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Honey OverviewAbout This Honey

Jelly Bush is the Australian Leptospermum honey, from the same plant family as New Zealand manuka. The bees work the Leptospermum flower across Queensland's National Parks and bring back a thick, dense honey with a strong, distinctive flavour. It is the honey most people keep for taking on its own rather than for cooking.

Tip: Jelly Bush is a premium honey. Most people take it straight from the spoon or stir it into warm, not boiling, water. Keep the high heat off it so the character stays intact.

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Honeyhunters Australia - Sandy Creek, QLD
SourcingHow It Is Produced
ForageLeptospermum (Jelly Bush)
Hive SitesQLD National Parks
ExtractionCold, unheated
Activity TestingBy the producer
What Goes In
HeatingNone
AdditivesNone
Fillers or SyrupsNone
Verified Nutrition Data
Nutritional Values
Data Source

FSANZ NUTTAB - Honey. Values are typical averages per 100g. Honey is energy dense and almost entirely natural sugars. A serve is about one teaspoon (7g). Not dietary or medical advice.

320kcal
Energy per 100g
320 kcal
1340 kJ • about 22 kcal per teaspoon
Macronutrients per 100g
Carbohydrates80g
Natural fruit sugars from nectar. No added sugar or syrup.
of which Sugars80g
Mostly fructose and glucose, occurring naturally in honey.
Protein0.4g
Trace amounts only.
Sodium5mg
Naturally very low. Nothing added.
NutrientPer 100g
Energy
320 kcal / 1340 kJ▼
Honey is energy dense. Almost all of the energy comes from natural sugars.
Carbohydrates
80 g▼
Carbohydrate in honey is natural sugar drawn from flower nectar. No syrups or added sugar.
of which Sugars
80 g▼
Mostly fructose and glucose. Jelly Bush honey tends to hold a higher share of fructose.
Protein
0.4 g▼
Honey carries only trace protein from pollen and bee enzymes.
Total Fat
0 g▼
Honey contains no fat.
Sodium
5 mg▼
Naturally very low. No salt added.
Naturally Occurring Minerals
Potassium
54 mg▼
The most abundant mineral in honey, carried over from the nectar.
Calcium
6 mg▼
Present in small, naturally occurring amounts.
Iron
0.4 mg▼
A trace mineral naturally present in raw honey.
All values are typical averages per 100g for honey, sourced from FSANZ NUTTAB. Exact figures vary with floral source and season. Not dietary or medical advice.
01Storage
Pantry Storage
Keep the jar sealed in a cool, dark cupboard. Honey does not need refrigeration, and the fridge will speed up crystallisation.
Crystallisation
Jelly Bush is naturally thick and may set firm. That is genuine raw honey, not a fault. Stand the jar in warm water to soften it.
Shelf Life
Sealed and kept dry, honey keeps for years. Always use a dry spoon. Water in the jar is the one thing that will spoil it.
Infants Under One
Do not feed honey to children under twelve months. This is a standard food safety guideline for all honey, raw or otherwise.
02Use
Keep It Raw
High heat undoes what makes this honey special. Take it raw or stir it into warm, not boiling, water once it has cooled a little.
Best With
On its own, on toast, stirred through yoghurt, or in a warm drink once cooled. Its strong flavour holds its own.
Measuring
Lightly oil the spoon first and the thick honey lifts off cleanly with no waste.
A Little Goes Far
Jelly Bush is dense and strongly flavoured. A small spoon carries a lot, so use less than you would a light table honey.
Recipe Suggestions
Recipes
01
Warm Honey TonicStir • 5 min • Serves 1
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You'll Need
1 tsp Jelly Bush honeyJuice of half a lemon1 cup hot water, slightly cooled1 thin slice fresh ginger
Method
1Boil the kettle and let it stand for two minutes so the water is hot but not boiling.
2Add the lemon juice and ginger to a mug and pour over the water.
3Stir the honey in last, once the cup has cooled a little, to keep it raw.
Tip: Jelly Bush is strong, so one teaspoon is plenty. Keep it off the boil to protect the honey's character.
02
Jelly Bush Yoghurt and Berry BowlAssemble • 5 min • Serves 1
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You'll Need
200g natural Greek yoghurt1 tbsp Jelly Bush honeyHandful of fresh berries2 tbsp toasted oats or granolaA few crushed walnuts (optional)
Method
1Spoon the yoghurt into a bowl and level the top.
2Scatter over the berries, oats and walnuts.
3Drizzle the honey over the top just before eating so it stays raw.
Tip: Warm the spoon under the hot tap for a second and the thick Jelly Bush honey drizzles in clean ribbons.
03
No-Bake Honey Oat BallsNo bake • 15 min • Makes 12
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You'll Need
1 cup rolled oats3 tbsp Jelly Bush honey3 tbsp peanut or almond butter2 tbsp chia or sesame seeds2 tbsp desiccated coconutPinch of salt
Method
1Stir everything together in a bowl until it holds together when pressed.
2Roll into twelve small balls with damp hands.
3Chill in the fridge for thirty minutes to firm up. Keep sealed for up to a week.
Tip: No oven means the honey is never heated, so all of its raw character carries straight into the finished balls.
Independently Verified · NV 1.0
Verified OriginApiary (Honeyhunters Australia), region (Sandy Creek, Moreton Bay QLD), and hive sites across Queensland State Forests and National Parks are declared and verified against on-label and marketing claims.
Single Floral SourceJelly Bush (Leptospermum) is declared as the dominant floral source for this honey. The floral claim is verified as consistent with the producer's labelling and marketing.
Raw and UnheatedCold extracted and not heated beyond hive temperature. The raw and unheated claim is declared by the producer and verified against on-label and marketing claims.
Activity Rating AttributionAny antibacterial activity rating shown for this honey comes from the producer's own laboratory testing and B-QUAL program. Nutrition Verified confirms the rating is genuinely held and declared. Nutrition Verified does not lab-test the honey and makes no health claim.
Accurate Nutritional ProfileNutritional values are sourced from FSANZ NUTTAB and presented as typical averages per 100g. They are not absolute or guaranteed values and shift with floral source and season.
Honest Ingredient DeclarationFull ingredient declaration: HONEY. No added sugar, syrups, fillers, or flavours. Consistent with on-label declaration.

Nutrition Verified confirms that what Honeyhunters Australia declares about their products is accurate, consistent, and not misleading. Origin, production practices, ingredients, and nutritional information, all reviewed against published standards.

Disclaimer

Nutrition Verified is an independent information verification platform. Verification confirms that declared product information is accurate and not misleading at the time of review, based on what is provided by the producer. Nutrition Verified does not certify products, assess food safety, lab-test honey, make health or nutrition claims, or provide dietary or medical advice. Any antibacterial activity rating is the producer's own laboratory result, not a Nutrition Verified test. Nutritional values are sourced from FSANZ NUTTAB or supplied by the producer and are typical averages per 100g. Verification does not constitute regulatory approval or endorsement of any product.