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UMF™ Certificate: Batch ID: #552L15
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Official UMF™ Certificate
This is the official UMF Certificate for the jar you have purchased.
Sample ID: 552L15
552L15
Country of Origin
New Zealand
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This jar (Sample ID 552L15) carries a certified UMF 15.8 grade from Hill Labs in New Zealand — a UMF rating signals independently measured Mānuka quality and potency, reflecting key markers that make genuine Mānuka special. The laboratory results show Methylglyoxal (MGO) at 560 mg/kg, an indicator of the honey’s higher antibacterial activity, and Leptosperin at 350 mg/kg, the botanical marker that confirms this is true Mānuka from New Zealand flora. DHA (the natural precursor that can convert into MGO as honey matures) isn’t listed on this certificate, but the provided MGO figure gives a clear picture of current strength. Produced and marketed by New Zealand Honey Co. Limited — a trusted UMF licensee — this honey sits in the higher-strength range (≥500 MGO), making it well suited for gut health and immunity-focused routines, beauty and skincare uses, and applications where stronger antibacterial properties are preferred. Hill Labs’ independent testing and the clear UMF certification give shoppers confidence in purity and potency.
In short: UMF 15.8 Mānuka honey (MGO 560 mg/kg, Leptosperin 350 mg/kg) — a high-strength, independently tested New Zealand Mānuka from New Zealand Honey Co. Limited.
This certification confirms the authenticity and quality of your Mānuka honey purchase.
All testing performed by independent, accredited laboratories.
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Mānuka Honey FAQ
Why is this honey so expensive?
It’s harvested in remote areas of New Zealand and undergoes rigorous independent testing for quality, purity, and potency — all of which adds cost. Rarity and global demand also play a role.
The colour of my honey looks different. Why?
Colour can vary naturally by batch and region. It doesn’t indicate strength or efficacy; a high-MGO honey can be light, and a lower-MGO honey can be dark and visa-versa.
My honey is too hard/runny. What’s wrong?
Temperature affects viscosity. To soften, leave it somewhere warm. To firm, chill in the fridge briefly.
This Mānuka Honey tastes bitter — is it off?
High-grade Mānuka can taste bold or slightly bitter due to potent bioactive compounds. Honey doesn’t spoil in the usual sense; gentle warming can reverse crystallisation.
How is Mānuka honey different from regular honey?
Mānuka contains higher levels of methylglyoxal (MGO) and carries a UMF™ rating based on independent lab tests of key markers.
New Zealand Honey Co. is committed to complete transparency. Sourced from hives across New Zealand’s rugged, untouched landscapes, the honey is UMF™ certified, fully traceable back to the hive, and free from GMOs, glyphosate residue, antibiotics, or additives.
The company follows a simple principle: nature is best preserved in its purest form.
