Mānuka Honey Canaan Honey

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Mānuka Honey is 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 Mānuka Honey 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 Mānuka Honey 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 ...