What is UMF?

UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor and is used to test the potency and quality of manuka honey. The higher the number for the standard, the better. In order to be considered UMF Manuka Honey, it must be certified as a 10 or higher.

Bees gather Manuka honey from the nectar of the flowers of the Manuka Bush (Leptospermum scoparium) which is a native plant of New Zealand. The Manuka bush grows wild on undeveloped, untouched and regenerating land, and is commonly found throughout the country.

Manuka honey with the UMF property is gathered from the manuka flowers in only a few places in New Zealand - UMF is not in the nectar of all Manuka flowers. It is also evident that some areas of manuka bushes do not produce honey with the UMF property every year, and the concentrations of UMF can vary from batch to batch and year to year. For this reason samples of every batch of UMF Manuka Honey are tested after the honey has been packed to ensure the presence of UMF. The UMF Standard is an industry registered standard indicating which honey has the special UMF property.
 

Manuka Honey and UMF Manuka Honey

What is Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is one of nature’s great gifts. The special honey has antibacterial and healing properties unlike anything in nature. It is unique to only one type of tree and grows only in two locations in the world. It has been on the market for years, advertised in speciality health stores as the queen of honeys and sold at ridiculous prices for its exceptional health and healing properties. Not all Manuka honey is as potent. We only use UMF manuka honey to ensure quality and the most phyto-nutrient honey.