Manuka honey UMF 20+, 250 gr, Happy Valley

Happy Valley Manuka Honey is UMF® certified and tested to the highest quality standards, ensuring you receive the purest and 100% authentic Manuka honey. Happy Valley Honey is sourced from the purest and most isolated areas of New Zealand and has been harvested with minimal human intervention. The UMF® quality system guarantees the level of active substances naturally present in Manuka honey, which give it its exceptional antibacterial properties.

Who are we?
Happy Valley is a family business that was founded in 1975 by Ben and Dot Rawnsey. For over 40 years they have been dedicated to providing consumers with the purest New Zealand Manuka honey, using the best beekeeping practices. Today, the 3rd generation of beekeepers in the family use their knowledge and experience to care for over 50,000 hives, located in the most remote areas of New Zealand.
Our company strongly believes in family values, lasting relationships, innovation, and honesty.

“The family is the heart of our hive”

What distinguishes Manuka honey from other types of honey?
Manuka honey comes from the nectar of the flowers of the manuka shrub (Leptospermum scoparium), native to New Zealand.
Manuka honey has become known in the medical world due to its antibacterial properties, which are unique to all other types of honey, as a result of research conducted by Prof. Dr. Peter Molan at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.
He discovered in 1981 that the hydrogen peroxide activity in Manuka honey, which gives it its unique antibacterial properties, is much higher than in any other type of honey. The active substances responsible for the non-peroxide antibacterial activity are methylglyoxal (MG) and dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which are predominantly found in Manuka honey.

Nearly 40 years of research have revealed the remarkable therapeutic properties of manuka honey: antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Manuka honey intensely supports the immune system and body health, being an extremely effective natural remedy.
But not all manuka honey is active, only manuka honey that contains high levels of specific markers (MG and DHA). The UMF® quality standard measures and guarantees the level of active substances naturally present in manuka honey, which give it its exceptional antibacterial properties.
UMF® = QUALITY GUARANTEE
UMF® (Unique Manuka Factor) is the only rating system that determines the antibacterial power of manuka honey by measuring all 3 key markers present in manuka honey (not just one, analyzed in isolation):
1. methylglyoxal (MG) level = indicates hydrogen peroxide activity ⃰
2.dihydroxyacetone (DHA) level = indicates hydrogen peroxide activity ⃰
3.leptosperin = substance that indicates that Manuka honey is 100% AUTHENTIC, as it is found exclusively in the nectar of Manuka flowers.
⃰The level of hydrogen peroxide activity is an indicator of the antibacterial properties of manuka honey. The higher it is, the stronger the antibacterial effect of manuka honey.
UMF® is a registered, internationally recognized and verifiable trademark, used only by licensed New Zealand producers. It is the only quality standard behind the research conducted on manuka honey and a grading system that guarantees that manuka honey is 100% pure and active (has high levels of DHA and MG), which means it has special antibacterial properties compared to regular honey.

In conclusion, the presence of the UMF® symbol on the packaging is an absolute guarantee of quality.
The UMF® brand is followed by a number that indicates the strength of the UMF® activity of a batch of manuka honey. The higher the number, the stronger the product.
Happy Valley UMF® honey is tested by independent laboratories to show that it meets not only the New Zealand Government's monofloral manuka honey standard, but also the purity and quality standards set by the UMF® Association. The UMF® Association regularly audits and tests UMF® manuka honey to assure consumers of its quality.

HAPPY VALLEY UMF® MANUKA HONEY:
•respects MPI – the Manuka honey standard imposed by the New Zealand Government
•meets the UMF® standard of quality and purity – UMF® License 2024
•it is packaged in New Zealand, in a certified RMP factory no: HVH111
•guarantees origin and traceability

The UMF® LEVELS of Happy Valley Manuka Honey are:
• UMF® 5+ : low level of antibacterial activity, is recommended for maintenance as a dietary supplement to support the immune system and in mild conditions specific to the cold season (discomfort in the throat and nose, mild colds)
• UMF® 10+ : low to medium level of antibacterial activity, recommended for the relief of bacterial and fungal infections
• UMF® 15+ : medium level of antibacterial activity, recommended in case of acute or chronic conditions, resistant to treatments
• UMF® 18+ : high level of antibacterial activity, recommended in case of highly resistant, previously treated infections
• UMF®20+ : very high level of antibacterial activity, recommended in case of infections that have increased resistance to treatments.

Careful:
We recommend using the UMF® level indicated for your needs, as using too high a level, when not appropriate, may lead to adverse reactions or the development of a sensitivity on the part of the body.

BENEFITS OF MANUKA HONEY UMF® 5+
UMF® 5+ has a minimum methylglyoxal content of 83 mg/kg (one of the substances responsible for the antibacterial effect of the product).
Manuka honey UMF® 5+ is recommended as a dietary supplement to support the immune system and for mild conditions specific to the cold season (discomfort in the throat and nose, mild colds).
UMF® Manuka honey is effective in relieving a wide variety of conditions.

INTERNAL:
•supports the body's immunity and ensures good health,
•has antioxidant and detoxifying effects,
•improves conditions specific to the cold season (colds, flu, sore throats, fever),
•has a beneficial effect on respiratory conditions: rhinitis, chronic bronchitis, asthma, chronic sinusitis, coughs, improves sleep quality (has a relaxing effect),
•improves seasonal allergies,
•neutralizes the PH,
•is effective in gastrointestinal system disorders: increased acidity, gastroesophageal reflux, heartburn, is effective in combating the Helicobacter Pylori bacteria (the main cause of stomach ulcers), reduces colon inflammation,
•has an antibacterial effect in infections with Staphylococcus aureus, has an anti-inflammatory effect and acts as a natural antibiotic.

EXTERNAL: It is effective in:
•Skin conditions: eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, first and second degree burns, injuries, folliculitis caused by epilation or shaving, herpes, diaper rash, has a healing effect,
•Dental diseases: periodontitis, gingivitis, canker sores, has an anti-caries effect, helps eliminate dental plaque,
•Cosmetic treatments: reduces wrinkles, acne, blackheads, hydrates the skin, reduces hair loss, nourishes dry hair, has an anti-dandruff effect.

How to use:
•Internal use: 2-3 teaspoons per day morning and evening, 30 minutes before meals
•External use: apply to the skin as is and cover the area with a compress
•Cosmetic use: as an ingredient in cosmetic products (creams and masks for the face and hair, shampoos, etc.)

Not recommended for children under 1 year of age.

Ingredients:
100% Manuka Honey UMF™ 5+

Average nutritional values ​​per 100g:
1340kJ/320 kcal, fat 0g, of which saturated fatty acids 0g, carbohydrates 79.6g, of which sugars 78.1g, protein 0.4g, salt 0.03g.
Store in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, at temperatures below 20°C.

Presentation:
250 grams