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UMF™ Certificate: Batch ID: #1151023
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UMF™ GRADE
15.3+
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Official UMF™ Certificate
This is the official UMF Certificate for the jar you have purchased.
Sample ID: 1151023
1151023
Country of Origin
New Zealand
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This batch (Sample ID 1151023) from New Zealand Honey Co. Limited was independently tested by Hills Lab in New Zealand. It carries a UMF grade of 15.3 — a recognised measure of manuka’s unique quality that reflects key markers found only in genuine manuka honey. The Methylglyoxal (MGO) result is 532 mg/kg: MGO is the compound most closely associated with manuka’s non-peroxide antibacterial strength, so a higher MGO indicates a stronger activity level. Leptosperin is measured at 500 mg/kg, which is a solid botanical marker confirming the honey’s manuka origin. The certificate does not list a DHA value; DHA is the natural precursor that converts into MGO over time and is often reported when available. With an MGO above 500, this is a higher-strength manuka that the Licensee has supplied as a premium, well-characterised product — many shoppers choose such grades for gut health and immunity-supporting routines, beauty and skin care, or topical uses where stronger activity is preferred, while still enjoying it as a quality food ingredient.
In short: UMF 15.3, MGO 532 mg/kg, Leptosperin 500 mg/kg — independently tested by Hills Lab (New Zealand); a high-strength, premium manuka from New Zealand Honey Co. Limited, well suited to stronger-activity uses.
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.
