Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Manuka Honey and it's UMF Question?

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Manuka Honey and it's UMF Question?

If it says active on the jar does this mean its tested and has a UMF..or MUST it have a UMF with a registered trademark sign. I recently bought one in Sainsburys and it says Manuka Active honey plus ten but I am wondering if this is as effective as it does not say UMF.

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The acronym UMF (which stands for Unique Manuka Factor) is a registered trademark of the Active Manuka Honey Association which is a regulatory commission that monitors the Manuka Honey industry in New Zealand. The AMHA requires its members to perform laboratory tests on each batch of honey in order to ensure the accuracy of its antibacterial potency.

When you see the UMF trademark on the label of a Manuka Honey jar, it is a guarantee that the honey was laboratory tested for its antibacterial potency. If it does not have the UMF trademark, its potency is questionable.

As a side note, Manuka Honey has to have a UMF rating of 10 or higher for it to be considered active and suitable for therapeutic use.

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  • Well, all Manuka would have a UMF. UMF stands for "Unique Manuka Factor" and basically just points out how potent the anti-bacterial properties are. All Manuka would have it, but not all of them list it by name for some reason. You can find more info about it at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptospermu…

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