Would you rate manuka honey with Methylglyoxal content 100mg/kg and higher as a true functional food?
Yes, definitely. Manuka honey should be one of the few food items for which a health-promoting property beyond the basic nutritional function can be clearly documented. Health claims require significant scientific consensus, and I think from a scientific point of view, the data concerning the methylglyoxal-induced antimicrobial properties of Manuka honey are very promising to fulfil the requirements.
