UMF activity for digestive maintenance.

Comvita UMF10+ Active Manuka Honey is guaranteed to be atleast UMF™10 and has been verified by an independent laboratory to have proven levels of unique activity which was first identified by Dr Peter Molan at New Zealand's Waikato University.

UMF is a highly beneficial antibacterial property naturally present in some strains of manuka honey. Studies show that manuka honey with a high levels of UMF helps the natural healing processes and is the preferred honey when selecting honey for its healing qualities.

Comvita Manuka Honey is sourced from New Zealand's remote, pollution free native forests and is world renowned for its unique flavour. Comvita Manuka Honeys are tested for the unique antibacterial properties which make New Zealand Manuka honey famous.

The NZ Honey Association has registered UMF as a trademark so that the antibacterial activity of Manuka honey cannot be misrepresented.

The UMF number comes from a laboratory test for antibacterial activity, with the honey being compared with a standard reference antiseptic(phenol) for potency. UMF 20+ would be equivalent in antiseptic potency to a 20% solution of phenol.