WHAT IS UMF™?
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Quality and Authenticity
UMF™ stands for Unique Manuka Factor and was established by the UMF Honey Association of New Zealand (www.umf.org.nz), of which WildCape is a member (Licence # 1075).
The UMF™ grading system appraises natural markers found in Manuka Honey, and assures purity and quality. Unlike other grading systems which measure just one or two markers, only the UMF™ testing process measures all three unique signature compounds, Leptosperin, Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) and Methylglyoxal (MGO) present in high quality, authentic Manuka honey.
For more information visit www.umf.org.nz
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Independent Testing
Every batch of WildCape Manuka Honey is independently tested by Analytica Laboratories (www.analytica.co.nz) in adherence with the UMF™ testing process. All laboratory test results are then verified by the UMF™ Honey Association and certified with a UMF™ rating indicating the level of the unique Manuka properties within the honey. When you see the UMF™ mark on our label, you know you can trust the quality and authenticity of our Manuka honey.
For more information visit www.umf.org.nz
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UMF™ and MGO
Methylglyoxal (MGO) is one of the three unique signature compounds measured in the UMF™ testing process. Some honey brands use a measurement of MGO alone as the basis of their honey grading system.
For further information on the UMF™ grading system and UMF™ Honey Association go to www.umf.org.nz