Pure New Zealand New Zealand UMF Manuka Honey (NZ) 500g UMF 5+

UMF® Manuka Honey is a delicious, natural food that supports the body's immune system and provides it with antioxidants and antibacterials. UMF® Manuka Honey is produced by honeybees that feed on New Zealand's native Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium), a flowering shrub covered in white or pink flowers in spring and summer that grows in the subtropical North Island.

Recent laboratory studies have proven that “Active Manuka Honey,” named UMF® Manuka Honey, contains natural compounds with powerful antibacterial properties. More scientific research and clinical studies are currently being conducted to determine where this particular honey can be used in more clinical cases.

100% Pure New Zealand UMF Manuka Honey 500G UMF 5+

The Unique Manuka Factor measures the antibacterial activity of the honey and is both laboratory tested. It also measures the level of Manuka honey's ability to resist bacteria against a standard reference bacteria (phenol) to determine its effectiveness. Manuka honey found to possess the Unique Manuka Factor is rated UMF® 5+, UMF® 10+ and UMF® 15+ accordingly. UMF® 15+ is equivalent to a 15% solution of phenol in terms of disinfectant effectiveness.

UMF® is a registered trademark of the UMF® Honey Association formerly AMHA (Active Manuka Honey Association), and can only be used by licensed operators who meet published standards such as regular monitoring and auditing of the quality of their honey.