This is for those customers of India who are interested to know about the quality of HNZ Active Manuka Honey (UMF). We have been getting querries from our customers asking about the quality of Active Manuka Honey from HNZ, New Zealand. We would like to inform that HNZ Active Manuka Honey, all versions viz. Active Manuka Honey 5+, 10+, 15+, 20+, 25+, UMF 5+, UMF 10+, UMF 15+, UMF 20+ confirms to the standards of PFA(Clause A7.03) i.e. as per Indian Regulations under Prevention of Food Adulteration.
As per PFA, Honey shall confirm to following standards.
Test | Passing Criterion |
Specific gravity at 27 degree | Not less than 1.35 percent by mass |
Moisture | Not more than 25 percent by mass |
Total reducing sugar | Not less than 65 percent by massFor Carbia Colossa and Honey dew – Not less than 60 percent by mass |
Sucrose | Not more than 5.0 percent by massFor Carbia Colossa and Honey dew – Not more than 10 percent by mass |
Fructose Glucose ratio | Not less than 0.95 |
Ash | Not more than 0.5 by mass |
Acidity (Expressed as formic acid) | Not more than 0.2 percent by mass |
Fiehe’s test | Negative |
Hydroxy methyl furfural (HMF), mg/kg | Not more than 80 |
The quality of the Active Manuka Honey is identified by randomly selecting different varieties of Manuka Honey from each batch of the available stock. All selected bottles of Manuka Honey are mixed together to form a blend/mix of all varieties together. This is further tested as per PFA standards. The test report of similar blend of Active Manuka Honey (UMF) is mentioned below confirming the quality of Active Manuka Honey (UMF) of HNZ as per Indian PFA norms.
This further is an initiative to bring confidence in HNZ Active Manuka Honey Brand that is a world renowned brand from quality and authentic Active Manuka Honey (UMF).
We also suggest buyers of Active Manuka Honey in India, not to buy loose or non branded Manuka Honey. We at goIndiaOrganic team wish best of quality and health with HNZ Active Manuka Honey.
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