This certificate shows that New Zealand Honey Co. Limited’s batch MM283/23 has a UMF grade of 26.8, independently tested by Analytica Laboratories Ltd in New Zealand. UMF is a grading that reflects the honey’s unique non-peroxide activity; the lab result for methylglyoxal (MGO) is 1,350 mg/kg, which is the primary compound linked to manuka’s antibacterial profile. DHA (dihydroxyacetone) is the natural precursor that converts to MGO in the hive over time, and labs often track it as part of authenticity and ageing — although a DHA value isn’t listed on this certificate. Leptosperin is reported at 917 mg/kg; this botanical marker is a reliable indicator that the honey is genuine manuka. With an MGO of 1,350 (well above 500), this honey sits in the higher-strength category: ideal for shoppers looking for a robust, premium manuka for uses where higher antibacterial activity is desirable, such as stronger everyday wellness support, targeted beauty and skincare formulations, or situations where a more potent honey is preferred. The Licensee has delivered a clearly authenticated, high-grade product you can trust.

In short: UMF 26.8, MGO 1,350 mg/kg, Leptosperin 917 mg/kg — independently tested by Analytica Laboratories Ltd (New Zealand); a high-strength, premium manuka ideal for uses that benefit from stronger antibacterial activity.