Comvita UMF 18+ Manuka Honey 250g
A 250g jar sourced from New Zealand contains UMF 18+ Manuka Honey offering concentrated natural antibacterial honey prized for its measured Unique Manuka Factor and a rich, earthy flavor profile. Comvita's UMF™ 18+ grade guarantees potency and traceability back to Leptospermum scoparium blooms, giving a versatile pantry staple that works as a pure manuka honey spread, a restorative addition to tea or toast, and a considered option in home skin care routines when following safe topical guidance. Store sealed at room temperature; refrigerate to firm or gently warm to soften for preferred consistency, for everyday culinary use and recipe applications.
Product details
Comvita UMF 18+ Manuka Honey is a high-grade New Zealand honey verified for its Unique Manuka Factor. The UMF rating reflects naturally occurring plant phenols and markers found in nectar from Leptospermum scoparium, the Manuka bush native to New Zealand. Each 250g jar is sealed for freshness and is presented as a versatile raw manuka honey jar ideal for daily culinary use. The honey is sold as a pure single-ingredient product with traceability to source floral regions, consistent with the NZ Manuka Honey grade and Comvita quality controls.
How to use
Use this UMF 18+ Manuka Honey as a pure manuka honey spread on toast or stirred into warm beverages—avoid overheating to protect natural enzymes. For culinary recipes, fold into dressings, marinades, or glazes where a rich, earthy sweetness is desired. When considering manuka honey for skin care, follow safe topical guidance: Comvita recommends using its Medihoney® medical-grade products for wound care and clinical topical applications rather than standard culinary jars.
Storage & handling
Keep the jar sealed and stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight to maintain texture and active markers. Refrigeration firms the honey; gentle warming (do not microwave) softens it for easier pouring. Do not use if the cap seal is broken. As with all honeys, do not feed to infants under one year.
About the Unique Manuka Factor
The Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) rating identifies specific chemical markers that distinguish Manuka honey from other honeys. UMF™ 18+ indicates a high concentration of those markers, representing stronger UMF honey benefits compared with lower ratings. This designation helps customers seeking a natural antibacterial honey with documented potency and supports informed choices when selecting a premium Manuka honey.
FAQ
Q: What does UMF 18+ mean for Manuka honey?
A: UMF 18+ denotes the Unique Manuka Factor grade measured in the honey; a higher UMF number reflects higher concentrations of characteristic markers found in authentic Manuka honey from Leptospermum scoparium.
Q: Is this Manuka honey suitable for topical use?
A: This Comvita UMF 18+ Manuka Honey is intended as a food-grade product and can be used in home skin care routines with caution; for clinical or wound care topical use, use Comvita’s Medihoney® topical medical products designed for that purpose.
Q: How should I store my raw Manuka honey jar?
A: Store sealed at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Refrigerate to firm the honey or gently warm to soften—avoid overheating to preserve natural properties.
Q: Is this pure Manuka honey from New Zealand?
A: Yes—Comvita UMF 18+ Manuka Honey is sourced from New Zealand and labelled to reflect its NZ Manuka Honey grade and traceability.
Q: Can I use UMF 18+ Manuka Honey every day?
A: Many people use a teaspoon daily as part of a balanced diet for taste and the natural properties of Manuka honey; if you have health concerns, consult a healthcare professional before regular use.
Q: Are there additives or processing agents in the jar?
A: The ingredient list for this Comvita jar states pure Manuka honey only, without additives, consistent with a premium manuka honey product.