Your Guide to Mānuka Potency
The Unique Mānuka Factor (UMF™) is the gold standard for measuring mānuka honey's therapeutic potency. Developed in New Zealand, this grading system measures the presence of key compounds that give mānuka honey its unique healing properties.
UMF™ grading measures three critical components:
Methylglyoxal (MGO) — The primary antibacterial compound
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) — The precursor to MGO
Leptosperin — A compound unique to mānuka honey that ensures authenticity
Only honey that meets strict criteria can carry the UMF™ trademark. This ensures you're getting genuine New Zealand mānuka honey with verified potency, not blended or adulterated products.