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UMF
UMF is the only quality and rating system that independently certifies the presence and quality of all factors that make New Zealand mānuka honey so special. The UMF™ quality mark on the front of the pack or jar ensures that you get the real deal, and nothing less.
Our licence number is #3078. You can find it on UMF's official website to be sure of our reliability.
UMFHA
The Unique Mānuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) independently tests and certifies every batch from more than 150 companies, looking for the four key factors that ensure potency, authenticity, shelf life and freshness.
UMF is the only quality and rating system that independently certifies the presence and quality of all factors that make New Zealand mānuka honey so special. The UMF™ quality mark on the front of the pack or jar ensures that you get the real deal, and nothing less.
Our licence number is #3078. You can find it on UMF's official website to be sure of our reliability.
The Unique Mānuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) independently tests and certifies every batch from more than 150 companies, looking for the four key factors that ensure potency, authenticity, shelf life and freshness.
UMF Certified
UMF, Unique Manuka Factor, is the method used to describe the beneficial efficacy of the product, and usually ranges from 5+ to 25+. The highest the number, the highest the honey’s natural potency.
The only honey with UMF properties is the one from Leptospermum Scoparium, i.e. Manuka honey; the reason is that the bees pollinating Manuka flowers add an enzyme with antibacterial properties to the hydrogen peroxide present in all kinds of honey.
UMFHA
The UMFHA (Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association) founded the science of Manuka Honey more than 25 years ago. Today, it represents 150 beekepers, processors and marketers who strive to supply only the finest Manuka Honey.
UMFHA members accounts for 70% of all the final product in New Zealand.
Why is UMF certification a guarantee of quality? Because it is the only independent comprehensive, scientifically tested quality assurance system for Manuka that exceeds government standards.
What are the Four Factors?
The Four Factors tested in Manuka Honey are MGO, Leptosperin, DHA and HMF.
The organic compound Methylglyoxal (MGO) and the bioactive compound Leptosperin give Manuka Honey its unique antibacterial potency.
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is used to measure shelf life, while HydroxyMethylFurfuraldehyde (HMF) is an indicator of heating and storage changes.
The number that follows the compounds refers to the amount in mg/kg. The higher the number, the higher the quantity of these precious and beneficial substances.
Understanding UMF™ Grading
MGO
Leptosperin
DHA & HMF
83MG/KG
Potency
>100MG/KG
Authenticity
DHA 150MG/KG Shelf life
HMF <40MG/KG Freshness
261MG/KG
Potency
>150MG/KG
Authenticity
DHA 250MG/KG Shelf life
HMF <40MG/KG Freshness
512MG/KG
Potency
>200MG/KG
Authenticity
DHA 400MG/KG Shelf life
HMF <40MG/KG Freshness
826MG/KG
Potency
>200MG/KG
Authenticity
DHA 500MG/KG Shelf life
HMF <40MG/KG Freshness
1197MG/KG
Potency
>200MG/KG
Authenticity
DHA 500MG/KG Shelf life
HMF <40MG/KG Freshness