Product Description

Active Manuka honeys contains an additional antibacterial component found only in Manuka honey produced from Leptospermum plants. This component has been called by Dr. Peter Molan as a "Unique Manuka Factor" (UMF). The antibacterial property is a phytochemical property meaning it is a floral derived property coming from the nectar of some manuka flowers. For this reason it is in only some specific strains of manuka honey. The hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property is from the enzyme glucose oxidase which the bees have added to the honey and honey became active. Please see below Manuka honey activity scale, in according to Certificate of Analysis from Gribbles Laboratory: Manuka honey activity scale High activity >*5% Medium Activity ****5% Low activity 8.2 **0% Not detectable < 8.2 %. Thus, research conducted by Dr. Peter Molan MBE of Waikato University has discovered two types of Manuka Honey: 1. Ordinary Manuka honey with only the hydrogen peroxide antibacterial property common to most honeys ( < 8.2% ) . Ordinary Manuka honey is very nice and taste table honey. 2. Active Manuka Honeys, which became active only when level of non-peroxide activity is more than 8.2%. Thus, Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) reflects Manuka Activity level. Studies are showing, that Active Manuka Honey with high levels of non-peroxide activity ( UMF ) could be very effective in: -digestive support, - support sore throats, - oral hygiene Manuka Honey has level of non-peroxide activity, which was tested by independed NZ laboratory. Manuka honey is unique to New Zealand. Manuka honey is rich in vitamins, has a distinctive flavour and unique antibacterial properties. Manuka honey can be taken daily as a tonic and it is also enjoyed for it's great taste on toast. Store: on a shelf at room temperature, away from direct sunlight exposure. You can store the honey in the refrigerator. Active Manuka Honey UMF *0+ has a "Unique Manuka factor"(UMF) activity rating of *0%. Manuka UMF *0+ reflects level of non-peroxide activity ( *0%). The honey independently tested by NZ laboratory. Manuka Honey UMF *0+ can be used for digestive support