This batch (Sample ID 1200525) tested by Hill Labs in New Zealand shows a UMF grade of 20.5, with MGO (methylglyoxal) measured at 864 mg/kg and leptosperin at 440 mg/kg. The UMF grade is a recognised indicator of manuka quality and unique activity; a UMF of 20.5 places this honey at the higher end of the scale. MGO is the key compound that gives manuka its distinctive antibacterial activity (higher MGO = stronger activity), and DHA is the natural precursor in the nectar that converts into MGO as honey matures. Leptosperin is reported here as a botanical marker confirming genuine manuka origin. Because this honey’s MGO is well above 500 mg/kg, it’s particularly well suited for uses that value higher antibacterial properties — for example, targeted beauty and skin-care formulations, wound-care-related applications in non-medical settings, and other wellness uses where a higher-activity manuka is preferred. The Licensee, New Zealand Honey Co. Limited, provides this premium, independently tested product with clear lab provenance from Hill Labs (New Zealand).

In short: UMF 20.5, MGO 864 mg/kg and leptosperin 440 mg/kg — a high-activity, genuine manuka ideal for uses that favour stronger antibacterial properties.