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Certified UMF 20+ Raw Manuka Honey
Comvita is the global leader in medical-grade Manuka honey, holding the prestigious UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) certification which guarantees MGO levels. Their 20+ grade offers therapeutic-level methylglyoxal concentrations with full traceability from hive to jar.
Quality & Materials
Monofloral Manuka honey sourced from New Zealand. It is raw, wild-harvested, and contains high concentrations of MGO (min 829 mg/kg).
Evidence & Testing
UMF certified, which is the gold standard in honey testing. Numerous clinical studies support the antimicrobial and wound-healing properties of high-MGO Manuka honey.
Brand Transparency
Every jar features a UMF certificate of analysis. Comvita is a publicly traded company with rigorous quality control and environmental sustainability programs.
Value Assessment
High price point reflecting the rarity of 20+ UMF honey. It is best used as a functional food/supplement rather than a standard sweetener.
Why Not Alternatives?
Unlike brands like Wedderspoon that use the 'KFactor' (a self-created metric measuring pollen count), Comvita adheres to the UMF standard which measures the actual medicinal compounds (MGO, DHA, and Leptosperin). Many grocery store honeys are ultra-filtered and pasteurized, destroying the beneficial enzymes found here.
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