Maccun Plus or M Plus: are they the same thing?

Search for Turkish herbal honey paste and you will quickly find two names that look almost identical: Maccun Plus and M Plus. The jars are similar sizes, the names sound alike and the price gap is often only a few pounds. So it is natural to ask: is M Plus just a cheaper version of the same paste?

The short answer is that you cannot assume it is. The name “M Plus” is used by many different sellers, with different labels, different ingredient lists and, in many cases, no clear brand or producer behind it. Maccun Plus, on the other hand, comes with a fixed recipe, a full ingredient list printed on the packaging and certificates you can check.

In this guide we compare the two side by side, so you can decide for yourself whether saving a few pounds is worth the uncertainty.

Maccun Plus vs M Plus at a glance

The small saving is real. What you give up for it is certainty about what is inside the jar.

What exactly is Maccun Plus?

Maccun Plus is a Turkish mixed herbal paste made with honey, following the tradition of Ottoman-era mesir macunu. It is sold in 240g jars and 12g single-serve sachets, and every batch follows the same recipe.

The ingredient list is printed in full on the packaging, and we publish it word for word on our product pages. Alongside honey and bee pollen, it includes epimedium, ginseng, ginkgo and tribulus, plus more than 40 herbs and spices such as cinnamon bark, ginger, clove, turmeric, cardamom, nutmeg and black pepper.

Three things set it apart:

• A consistent recipe. The jar you reorder next month contains the same blend as the one you bought today.
• Transparent labelling. Nothing is hidden behind a vague “herbal blend” description.
• Certificates you can see. Our food production and Halal certificates are shown on the product pages, so you do not have to take our word for it.

What do you actually get when you buy “M Plus”?

We are not saying every M Plus jar is poor quality. The problem is that “M Plus” does not point to one clear product. When we looked at online listings using the name, we found:

• Marketplace listings where the brand field is simply “Generic”.
• Ingredient lists that range from a single word, “Honey”, to long lists of 40+ herbs.
• Other listings describing a different base altogether, with molasses and salep rather than the blend printed on Maccun Plus packaging.
• Few or no certificates, batch details or named producers.

When the same name covers such different descriptions, two jars bought from two sellers may not contain the same thing. You simply cannot tell from the listing. That is why we recommend treating any “M Plus” product as a separate product, not a cheaper Maccun Plus.

Why a few pounds is not worth the gamble

A 240g jar lasts for weeks, so a saving of a few pounds works out at pennies per serving. For that small amount, you lose three things:

1. Knowing what you are eating. With an unclear label, you cannot check the paste against allergies, dietary needs or other products you take.
2. Consistency. If the recipe changes from seller to seller, your experience can change from jar to jar too.
3. Someone accountable. A named brand and a UK seller can answer questions and handle problems. A generic listing often cannot.

There is also a wider safety point. Regulators have warned about honey-based products sold online that contained undeclared prescription drug ingredients not shown on the label. In 2022 the US FDA issued warning letters to four companies over exactly this. These warnings did not name M Plus, but they show why a clear label and a traceable producer matter in this category.

How to make sure you are buying authentic Maccun Plus

• Check the name. It is spelled Maccun Plus in full, not “M Plus” or “M+”.
• Read the label. Genuine packaging lists every ingredient. Compare it with the list on our product page.
• Look for the certificates. Our food production and Halal certificates are shown on every product page.
• Buy from an authorised seller. Ordering from maccun-plus.co.uk means your jar ships from the UK with free delivery and support on WhatsApp.
• Be wary of very low prices. A price far below the usual level can mean an old, unofficial or imitation product.

Not sure whether a jar you have seen elsewhere is genuine? Send us a photo of the label on WhatsApp and we will help you check.

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Frequently asked questions

Is M Plus the same as Maccun Plus?

You should not assume so. “M Plus” is sold by many sellers under different labels and ingredient lists, so it cannot be treated as one fixed product. Maccun Plus has one recipe with a full ingredient list on the packaging.

Is M Plus a cheaper version of Maccun Plus?

The similar name and packaging can give that impression, but a similar name does not mean the same recipe. If you want the Maccun Plus blend, buy the product labelled Maccun Plus.

Why is Maccun Plus slightly more expensive?

The price covers a consistent recipe, transparent labelling, certificates, free UK delivery and UK-based customer support.

How can I tell if my jar is genuine?

Check the full brand name, compare the ingredient list with our product page and buy from an authorised seller. You can also send us a photo of the label on WhatsApp.

Who should not use herbal honey pastes?

They are for adults only. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition, take regular medication or have allergies to any listed ingredient, speak to a pharmacist or GP first.