Unveiling the Scientific Analysis Behind Your Manuka Honey Container
Unveiling the Secrets Behind Authentic Manuka Honey
Manuka honey, renowned for its unique antibacterial properties, is a treasure from New Zealand. But how can consumers be sure they're getting the real deal? Let's delve into the lab tests that verify the authenticity, purity, quality, and potency of Manuka honey.
- Methylglyoxal (MGO) Test
This test quantifies the concentration of MGO, a natural compound responsible for Manuka honey’s antibacterial prowess. Higher MGO levels indicate greater potency and antibacterial strength. Reputable brands, like ours, label the MGO level on their products, ensuring consumers know exactly what they're getting.
- Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) Grading
UMF is a recognized rating that measures the strength and purity of Manuka honey by correlating MGO, DHA (dihydroxyacetone), and leptosperin markers. UMF grades verify quality and authenticity, assuring consumers of non-adulterated, high-activity honey.
- Chemical and Peptide Composition Analysis
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) are used to analyze unique peptide markers and chemical compounds in Manuka honey. These tests support authentication and detect adulteration, ensuring consumers receive pure, high-quality honey.
- Independently Certified Lab Testing
Reputable producers have Manuka honey tested in government-approved or independent labs to measure MGO, UMF, peptide markers, and check for authenticity and purity. Certificates are often issued to confirm these attributes.
Our website takes lab testing seriously, going beyond minimum requirements to ensure every jar is as pure as promised. Every batch of Manuka honey is tested for purity, ensuring it's free of contaminants like glyphosate, antibiotics, and GMOs.
Every jar of our Manuka honey is scanned with a unique QR code for easy access to specific test results, harvest origin, and handling practices. This transparency gives consumers confidence in the quality of every spoonful of Manuka honey they enjoy.
MGO is a naturally occurring compound found in significantly higher concentrations in Manuka honey, known for its antibacterial properties and potential benefits for immune health and digestion. The right MGO level for an individual depends on their preferences, with some preferring higher levels for a richer taste and others for daily enjoyment and general support.
Lab-tested Manuka honey provides a natural source of antioxidants, nutrients that support immune wellness, and prebiotics that aid in maintaining digestive balance. It should not be used as a treatment remedy, but rather as a nutritional food to support overall health.
In summary, these lab tests collectively verify authenticity, purity, quality/potency, and MGO concentration. Trusted brands, like ours, include third-party results with every jar to ensure authenticity. Lab tests on our website's Manuka honey are conducted by independent, accredited labs to ensure objectivity and trust. The transparency offered by our website gives consumers confidence in the quality of every spoonful of Manuka honey.
