New Research backs Waikato Based SummerGlow Apiaries as producers of genuine Manuka Honey.
For Waikato Based SummerGlow Apiaries identifying and protecting ‘Signature Compounds’ of Manuka honey has been a key component to protect the value of their genuine Manuka Honey.
The UMFHA have been able to discover the best science to undertake chemical profiling, to effectively fingerprint honey by floral type and quality attributes, in particular Manuka Honey.
The Manuka ID Project have identified a number of characteristic ‘signature compounds’ that composed produce a unique chemical fingerprint for Manuka honey. The UMF Honey Association has carefully chosen the most significant of these ‘Signature Compounds’ for their ability to distinguish Manuka honey.
The UMF Honey Association have filed for patent protection to support their ongoing application in the best interests of all Manuka honey producers, like SummerGlow.
Identification of novel compounds, specific to Manuka, will help to support New Zealand’s Manuka Honey market credibility on a global scale. It will also help with the elimination of counterfeit or adulterated honey which will help with protecting the value of the New Zealand Manuka Honey.
One of those four markers discovered by The Manuka ID Project is Leptosperin. Leptosperin has a unique presence in Manuka flower nectar which proves that its presence in honey can only be derived from Manuka plants. This has not been found in nectar of any New Zealand flower type other than Manuka.
The new research could potentially discover new bioactivity from these fresh compounds which could add increased value to Manuka Honey producers should new bioactivity be found.
The UMF Honey Association consists of more than 40 companies currently licenced to use the UMF® quality trademark. This quality mark has been in existence for more than 18 years and provides protection and assurance to the consumer.
UMF license holders are required to provide proof that their product meets or exceeds any label claims during the product's shelf life, from packing until the best before date. SummerGlow, which holds the first ever issued UMF License, prides itself on a quality UMF Manuka Honey
SummerGlow is the original source of genuine Manuka Honey. When you think Manuka Honey, think SummerGlow.
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