🍬 Let’s Talk Sweeteners — Not All Are Created Equal
You’ve probably noticed it. Suddenly, every drink and snack in the “health” aisle is shouting about being sugar-free, keto-friendly, or naturally sweetened. But when you look at the label, it’s all stevia this, erythritol that, or mystery extracts you’d need a chem degree to decode.
So, what’s really going on? And why did we choose Manuka honey for Avatar?
📊 Here’s the Breakdown: Popular Natural Sweeteners
1. Stevia 🍃
Zero calories, comes from a plant, but… often leaves a bitter or chemical aftertaste.
🟡 Verdict: Functional, but not exactly craveable.
2. Erythritol & Sugar Alcohols ❄️
Found in a lot of “clean” snacks. Can upset the gut, and let’s be honest, it doesn’t taste like the real thing.
🟡 Verdict: Useful, but not loved.
3. Coconut Sugar 🥥
More natural, lower GI than cane sugar. But it’s still sugar, just rebranded.
🟡 Verdict: Better than refined, but not wildly different.
4. Agave 🌵
Low glycaemic index, but often super processed and high in fructose.
🟡 Verdict: Tricky. Not as “clean” as it sounds.
5. Manuka Honey 🍯
Naturally occurring. Contains real minerals, enzymes, and methylglyoxal (MGO). Sourced from wild New Zealand mānuka flowers, it’s got flavour, function, and zero lab-coat vibes.
✅ Verdict: The real deal.
💛 Why We Chose Manuka Honey for Avatar
We didn’t want to just sweeten Avatar. We wanted the sweetener to do something — support wellness, deliver depth of flavour, and actually make the drink feel good to sip.
That’s why we use MGO500+ Manuka honey.
Not just any honey — the kind tested for purity, packed with character, and harvested in small batches from clean New Zealand landscapes.
❓ But Wait — Isn’t Honey Still Sugar?
Yes. And we’re not hiding that.
But here’s the thing: not all sugar is the enemy. The naturally occurring sugars in honey are balanced by trace nutrients and real-world benefits. Your body knows how to use them, and your tastebuds love them.
Also, let’s not forget: most alternative sweeteners try to mimic honey’s taste and function… and never quite get there.
⚡ Honest Sweetness. Real Ingredients. Better Energy.
We built Avatar to taste great — and feel even better.
No spikes, no synthetic weirdness, no stevia shadows. Just a clean, balanced energy experience that starts with honey and ends with you feeling good.
👉 Try Avatar — sweetened with something nature actually made
