The 3-In-1 Mānuka Honey Suite indicates the current and potential value of mānuka honey. This test assesses quality, authenticity, and freshness of mānuka honey combining three key chemical markers into a single analysis.
The 3-In-1 Mānuka Honey Suite indicates the current and potential value of mānuka honey. This test assesses quality, authenticity, and freshness of mānuka honey combining three key chemical markers into a single analysis.
This suite measures dihydroxyacetone (DHA), Methylglyoxal (MG/MGO), Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). This test is widely used by beekeepers, packers, and exporters to ensure their mānuka honey meets market and regulatory expectations.
The suite will also calculate non-peroxide activity (NPA) from the results and provide you with a forecast report to show you how these analytes will change over time at varying storage temperatures. This is included in the 3-in-1 Suite at no extra cost and results are returned at the same time.
NPA (Non-Peroxide Activity) measures the antibacterial power of mānuka honey that comes from compounds other than hydrogen peroxide, which is the main antibacterial agent in most other honeys. This value is used to grade mānuka honey based on its unique antibacterial strength.
Results for routine testing are available the next working day and the same working day for urgent testing from receipt of sample.
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