Manuka Honey Hive, a leading authority on Manuka honey, is proud to share insights into the unique benefits of this sought-after honey and the importance of ensuring its authenticity.
Manuka honey, renowned for its distinct benefits, often commands higher prices than other honey types, with bottles ranging from approximately $30 to over $1,000, depending on the honey’s UMF (Unique Manuka Factor). This high demand, coupled with a lack of early regulation, unfortunately led to a surge in counterfeit Manuka honey sellers. Some sellers have been known to mislabel multifloral honey or diluted honey as premium monofloral Manuka honey.
The popularity of Manuka honey has also seen a rise in beehive thefts and honey poachers, further emphasizing the need for stringent regulations.
In December 2017, New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Science Program introduced regulations to standardize the scientific definition of Manuka honey and verify its quality. These regulations, which began enforcement in August 2018, require honey to undergo a DNA test to confirm the presence of Manuka pollen. Additionally, MPI introduced supply chain requirements to trace Manuka products, ensuring consumers receive genuine products.
For those looking to purchase authentic Manuka honey, Manuka Honey Hive recommends the following:
- MGO Content: The honey label should guarantee the MGO content.
- UMF Trademark: The label should feature the UMF trademark, which assures the purity, potency, and authenticity of Manuka honey.
- Origin: Genuine Manuka honey will always state its origin from New Zealand.
One such example of premium monofloral raw Manuka Honey is the Comvita brand from New Zealand, which is UMF™ certified and has undergone independent testing.
Manuka Honey Hive remains committed to educating consumers about the unparalleled benefits of Manuka honey and the importance of ensuring its authenticity.
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