New Zealand Honey Co. Limited’s sample (ID 1260623) has been independently tested by Analytica Laboratories Ltd in New Zealand and shows a UMF grade of 26.5 with an MGO (methylglyoxal) level of 1,320 mg/kg and a leptosperin level of 1,340 mg/kg. In plain terms: the UMF grade is a recognised quality mark for manuka and a UMF of 26.5 places this batch in the very high-strength range. MGO is the compound most commonly used to indicate manuka’s antibacterial strength, while DHA is the natural precursor that converts to MGO as the honey matures (DHA wasn’t listed on this certificate). Leptosperin is the botanical marker used to confirm genuine manuka origin, and the strong leptosperin result here supports the honey’s authenticity. Because MGO is well above 500 mg/kg, this jar is best suited to targeted uses where higher antibacterial activity is valued — for example, specialised beauty and skin care routines or as part of focused wellness support — while lower-MGO manukas are more for everyday food, baking and drinks. New Zealand Honey Co. Limited continues to deliver premium, independently verified manuka you can trust.

In short: UMF 26.5, MGO 1,320 mg/kg, leptosperin 1,340 mg/kg — a very high-strength, independently tested manuka from Analytica Laboratories Ltd (New Zealand).