What is this product and what is it used for?
These are lollipops made with certified organic Manuka honey from New Zealand, available in orange, grape, and raspberry flavors, without artificial colors or flavors. Manuka honey is valued for natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and these pops are used as a soothing throat lozenge for dryness, mild throat irritation, or discomfort from dry seasonal air, coughing, or overuse of the voice.
What ingredients does this product contain?
Each lollipop is made from organic cane syrup, organic Manuka honey, organic brown rice syrup, citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), and natural fruit flavors, with no artificial colors or flavors. As a sugar-based lozenge, it should be treated as an occasional throat-soothing treat rather than a sugar-free supplement.
Who is this suited for and how should it be used?
This suits both children and adults looking for an occasional throat-soothing lozenge, available in three fruit flavors to suit different preferences. Because it contains sugar (cane syrup and brown rice syrup), those managing sugar intake, including young children with a history of dental issues, should use it in moderation rather than as a frequent daily item.
How does a Manuka honey lozenge differ from a standard menthol or herbal throat lozenge?
Standard throat lozenges typically rely on menthol, eucalyptus oil, or benzocaine for a numbing or cooling sensation. This lozenge instead uses Manuka honey as its functional ingredient, valued for natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compounds rather than a numbing effect, meaning the soothing sensation and mechanism differ from menthol-based lozenges, and it doesn't carry the same numbing warnings some medicated lozenges do.
What is Wedderspoon and why is it trusted for manuka honey in North America?
Wedderspoon is a New Zealand manuka honey brand founded in 2005 by Sebastian and Catherine Martin, inspired by Catherine's mother's inability to find manuka honey during a visit to Canada. The Martins built the largest-selling New Zealand-sourced manuka honey brand in North America. Wedderspoon was the first to bring USDA Certified Organic manuka honey to the continent and the first manuka honey brand in the world to earn Safe Quality Food certification for both Food Safety and Food Quality simultaneously — a standard no other manuka brand has matched. Its KFactor grading system guarantees raw, traceable, antibiotic-free, Non-GMO Verified honey.
What sets Wedderspoon apart from other manuka honey brands?
Wedderspoon holds two global firsts in the manuka category: it was the world's first manuka honey brand to earn Safe Quality Food certification for both Food Safety and Food Quality — no other brand holds both simultaneously — and it was the first to introduce USDA Certified Organic manuka honey to North America. Its proprietary KFactor system guarantees raw, unpasteurized, Non-GMO Verified, antibiotic-free, glyphosate-free honey traceable from hive to home. The brand has also partnered with the Rodale Institute since 2012, supporting regenerative farming research for pollinator health — a commitment to the ecosystem that produces its honey, not just the honey itself.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.