Mānuka Honey is unique to New Zealand and obtaining pure Mānuka Honey is a specialised task for beekeepers.

Mānuka Honey is more difficult to extract and has a limited harvest period as it is only collected at certain times of the year. The unique properties of Mānuka Honey are well understood by consumers around the world, thereby creating a continually high level of demand.

Mānuka honey comes from a complex collection of natural compounds that we call the Unique Mānuka Factors (UMF™) – and you won’t find it anywhere but in authentic New Zealand Mānuka Honey.

UMF™ is the only quality and rating system that independently certifies the presence and quality of all factors that make New Zealand mānuka honey unique, ensuring you get honey that meets your needs. Check for the UMF™ quality mark on the front of pack when choosing your mānuka honey.

The Unique Mānuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) independently tests and certifies every batch for four key factors that make the all-important UMF™ rating found on every jar of authentic mānuka honey. With the UMF™ rating, you can confidently choose the right option for you when investing in your health and wellness.

Not all Mānuka Honey's are UMF™ rated – only those which have been independently tested and verified by UMFHA are given a UMF™ rating. For more information visit UMF™ Quality Assurance system.

The UMF™ grading system has two components which are expressed on any UMF™ licenced honey product:

1. The label claim that it is Mānuka

2. The number - this represents three chemical markers that indicate the content of this honey to ensure purity and quality. This includes the key chemical markers DHA, MGO, and Leptosperin.

For more information visit https://www.umf.org.nz/unique-manuka-factor/umf-quality-assurance-system/.