UMF™ is shorthand for the most comprehensive, independently certified and internationally recognised quality assurance system for New Zealand mānuka honey. It’s designed to validate mānuka honey potency, authenticity, purity, shelf life and freshness for honey producers, brands, customers and consumers around the world.

Find out more about the unique factors that make New Zealand mānuka honey the finest in the world – and how UMF certifies NZ manuka honey to uphold the standards of quality. Discover our 150+ licensed members brands across New Zealand/Aotearoa who send pure New Zealand mānuka honey to the world.

2022年3月4日 · Looking out for either MGO or UMF on manuka honey packaging ensures you’re getting a genuine, authentic, wellness-packed product. But what potency do you need? The strength of manuka honey products can vary quite a lot, from MGO 30+ through to MGO 100+ (UMF 6+) and even MGO 550 (UMF 16+).

2025年2月9日 · UMF stands for “Unique Manuka Factor” and is a grading system developed by the UMF Honey Association in New Zealand. Manuka honey produced in New Zealand can be eligible to receive a UMF certificate.

2022年8月30日 · Look for Manuka honey that’s UMF certified, AMHA Authentic, or AMHA Authorised to ensure it contains the three key signature compounds that authenticate Manuka honey (Leptosperin, DHA, and MGO).

Functional food rather than honey, New Zealand’s unique Mānuka honey truly is the golden standard against which other honey and natural health foods are compared. Discover the uses, benefits, and UMF™ quality certification of Aotearoa New Zealand’s own superfood.

2024年5月24日 · UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor, a quality trademark and grading system that measures the potency of Manuka Honey. Developed by the UMF Honey Association in New Zealand, this system ensures that consumers are getting genuine Manuka Honey with verified medicinal properties.

2023年5月23日 · UMF™ is an independent manuka honey grading system developed by the UMFHA (Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association). It tests for four chemical markers in a jar of manuka honey: MGO for potency. Methylglyoxal is the key antibacterial agent in manuka honey so it forms the base of most manuka honey gradings - not just UMF™. Leptosperin for ...

Discover the differences between UMF and MGO Manuka Honey grading systems and others like KFactor, BioActive, MGS, and NPA. Learn how to choose the best Manuka Honey for your needs with our comprehensive guide.

UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) certification is a quality assurance trademark that guarantees the authenticity and purity of mānuka honey. Developed by the Unique Mānuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA), this certification ensures that the honey meets specific standards regarding its unique properties, including its antibacterial activity.