Mānuka Honey

$8.50 – incl GST

a prized honey in New Zealand. After harvest, honey samples are sent to a laboratory where the honey is analysed. Every year it is different according to the season.

Methylglyoxal (MGO) is measured in milligrams per kilogram of honey (mg/kg). It is the active ingredient that makes special. The level of MGO increases over time to a maximum level according to the various natural chemicals in the honey.

UMF is a trademarked term meaning Unique Mānuka Factor, and is the same number as the NPV Non Peroxide Value. Honey has a natural antibacterial property due to its hydrogen peroxide. It was found that when had its peroxide effect chemically removed, its still had antibacterial properties. Hence, Mānuka honey had a “Non Peroxide Value”. Initially, it was not known what caused this non peroxide effect. It was found to be caused by the chemical Methylglyoxal (MGO). MGO increases over time, dependent on the temperature the honey was kept at....