Manuka Honey
This guide helps you understand the strength of Manuka honey and how to use it. The higher the MGO (Methylglyoxal) content, the more potent its antibacterial power.
UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) is the overall antibacterial activity of Manuka Honey, including all antibacterial factors. The UMF grade is mainly determined by NPA activity.
MGO (Methylglyoxal) is the main active antibacterial compound in Manuka honey. It is stable and not easily destroyed. The higher the MGO content, the stronger the NPA antibacterial activity. The numbers indicate the amount of MG (in mg) per kg of Manuka honey.
NPA (Non Peroxide Activity) refers to the antibacterial effect measured in honey. It is benchmarked against the antibacterial activity of a phenol solution.
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The secret of our Manuka Honey lies in its “Active Levels”, which measures the strength of antimicrobial activity in fighting bacteria. The higher the level, the more effective and rare the honey is.
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