Manuka Honey 500g UMF 20+ (MGO 826+) Pure New Zealand Honey 1.1 lb

The API Health UMF 20+ NZ Manuka Honey range consists of 100% pure, independently tested New Zealand manuka honey, distinguished by high levels of unique chemical markers absent in other types of honey. UMF 20+ denotes honey that undergoes testing to confirm a Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) rating of 20 or higher. API HEALTH UMF 20+ manuka honey exhibits a distinctive golden brown color, a pronounced manuka flavor with hints of caramel and malt, a robust, crisp finish, and a thick, velvety texture culminating in a pleasant aftertaste.

Derived from the blossoms of New Zealand's Manuka tree (Leptospermum Scoparium), this honey is naturally rich in potent natural compounds such as methylglyoxal (MG or MGO). Consumption options include dissolving it directly in the mouth, mixing it with warm water for a flavorful drink, drizzling it over food, incorporating it into recipes, or enjoying one to two teaspoons daily for a delightful experience.

New Zealand Manuka honey is renowned as a natural marvel due to its health-promoting effects and exceptional properties. Research from the Waikato Honey Research Unit in 1981 highlighted that certain varieties of New Zealand Manuka honey possess inherent, robust unique activity not found in other types of honey. This distinct activity, referred to as "Unique Manuka Factor (UMF)," surpasses the usual active properties of honey, solidifying Manuka honey's status as a genuine wonderfood of nature.

UMF serves as a measure of a distinct type of activity naturally present in honey derived from Manuka nectar, native to New Zealand. The UMF quality trademark assures both purity and quality, with the UMF mark followed by a number indicating the strength of the UMF activity in a batch of UMF Manuka honey. Higher UMF ratings signify more potent products.

UMF 20+ (equivalent to MGO 826) manuka honey originates from pristine native forests in New Zealand and meets the rigorous UMF 20+ standard through lab certification. The Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association oversees the UMF rating system, specifically designed to safeguard consumers from misleading claims made by numerous honey labels regarding 'active' or 'bio-active' properties that fail to meet UMF Manuka honey standards.

Each batch of manuka honey undergoes individual testing by an independent laboratory to verify its UMF rating. API Health is unique in publishing its lab test results, ensuring consumers receive honey that matches the quality and rating stated on the label.

It is crucial to make an informed choice when selecting manuka honey and to be cautious of products that claim health benefits without carrying a UMF rating. The Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association safeguards consumers by regulating the UMF rating system, preventing honey labels from making unverified claims about 'active' or 'bio-active' properties.

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