How to choose authentic mānuka honey

Mānuka honey is one of the most sought-after natural health foods in the world. But with so many jars labelled “mānuka” on the market, what is the best mānuka honey? How can you know you are buying authentic, high-quality mānuka honey?

The answer lies in UMF™ quality certification.

If you want the best mānuka honey, the most important thing to look for is a jar that is UMF™ certified and UMF™ graded. This independent certification verifies the honey’s authenticity, purity, potency, and shelf-life, giving you confidence that what you are buying is genuine mānuka honey only available from New Zealand.

The UMF™ system only certifies mānuka honey with authentic health benefits. The strength of mānuka honey is measured using the UMF™ grading system, which reflects the level of naturally occurring bioactive compounds.

Certification helps protect consumers and the industry by ensuring:

Authenticity – The honey comes from genuine mānuka nectar

Quality – It meets strict chemical and production standards

Potency – The bioactive compounds match the labelled grade

Traceability – The honey can be tracked back to the producer

Without independent testing and certification, it can be difficult to verify the true origin and quality of a product.

Choosing the right UMF™ level

Higher UMF™ ratings indicate higher concentrations of key natural compounds that make mānuka honey unique.

Regardless of the grade, the most important factor is choosing UMF™ certified honey from New Zealand.

This ensures the honey has been independently tested, verified, and graded according to the world’s most comprehensive mānuka honey quality standard.

When you choose UMF™, you are choosing trusted New Zealand mānuka honey backed by science and rigorous certification standards.

Information provided by the UMF™ Honey Association. Explore more about UMF™ certified mānuka honey here: https://www.umf.org.nz