What is the best potency for Manuka honey?
Try to choose a product with at least a score of 10, but a UMF rating of 15 or more would be even more high quality. Also, the K Factor 16™ can tell you if a product contains a high amount of bee pollen and if it’s from the Manuka plant.
What number Manuka honey is best?
For a quick comparison of the numbers and uses see the Manuka honey ratings table below.
| Strength | MGO | Suggested Use |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 30+ | Everyday sweetener |
| Mild | 100+ | Everyday general wellbeing |
| Medium | 200+ | General wellbeing & digestive health |
| High | 500+ | Cosmetics and digestive health |
How do you use Manuka honey KFactor 16?
Take a heaping teaspoon of Wedderspoon Manuka Honey KFactor 16 up to three times a day. You can also spread it on crackers or bread. Avoid mixing Wedderspoon Manuka Honey KFactor 16 into hot tea, as the heat may destroy some of the beneficial bee enzymes.
What is the difference between manuka honey 12 and 16?
“We measure concentrations of pollen count to determine the difference between Wedderspoon KFactor 12 and KFactor 16 manuka honeys. KFactor 16 guarantees higher than 75% manuka pollen count. Manuka honey’s antibacterial potency is directly proportional to the level of MG.
Is Costco Manuka honey real?
Costco Manuka Honey is graded by the UMF for purity and authenticity. Manuka Honey at Costco is UMF Certified for purity, potency, origin and quality. It is raw and unpasteurized.
Is MGO 30+ good?
The strength of Manuka Doctor Manuka Honey is measured using the MGO (Methylglyoxal) grading system from 30 MGO to 840 MGO. Scientists generally agree that MGO is the best way to establish a honey’s antimicrobial (bacteria killing) strength.
What are the different grades of manuka honey?
There are three different grades for KFactor manuka honey: While these numbers may look similar to other grading systems, they actually refer to the percentage of pollen in the honey that is Manuka pollen. Confusingly, KFactor 12 corresponds to 65% of the pollen being Manuka pollen, while KFactor 16 and 22 represent 75% and 90%, respectively.
Which is better manuka honey or UMF 10?
While UMF 10+ manuka honey is a good choice for general first aid and preventing infection, if you’re dealing with an established bacterial infection, UMF 10+ manuka honey may not cut it. There is a difference between preventing bacterial growth and killing bacteria outright.
What’s the difference between kfactor and manuka honey?
KFactor is a grading system created and used exclusively by Wedderspoon. The current KFactor grading process is based on measuring the amount of pollen in the honey to determine purity. KFactor does not measure the antibacterial strength of the Manuka honey.
How much leptosperin is in UMF manuka honey?
According to the UMFHA, 100mg/kg of leptosperin is enough to guarantee that the honey is genuine Manuka. The numbers used by UMF to reflect the grade of the honey typically ranges from 5+ to 20+. You can find UMF Manuka honey of 30+ or higher but these are rare.