Updated 12:39pm 31 May 2012

Cornish version of manuka honey costing £55 a pot is a best seller

Pots of honey costing £55 each sold out in their first month of production, it was revealed.

Until now, manuka honey has only been produced in New Zealand, but now a Cornish version in 113g pots is proving popular.

The honey is famed for its apparent health benefits including easing gum disease, sore throats, acne, sunburn and digestive problems.

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