Nov 3, 2024 · NPA stands for “Non-Peroxide Activity,” a rating specific to Manuka honey that measures its unique antibacterial potency. Unlike most honeys, which derive their antibacterial properties from hydrogen peroxide, Manuka honey has an additional, stable antibacterial activity that doesn’t depend on peroxide.

May 23, 2023 · What do the manuka honey ratings mean and which is the best? Everything you need to know about UMF™, MGS, MGO, NPA, and K-Factor™ right here.

What do Manuka honey, ratings really mean? Is 5+, 10+ or 20+ better? Our Manuka honey ratings chart and detailed description help clear up the confusion.

MGO, UMF and NPA are all ways that Manuka honey can be classified and compared; Generally, the higher the rating, the higher the antibacterial activity you can expect; Here at H&B, we have chosen to focus on MGO to help keep it simple!

May 7, 2024 · So the NPA value looks at the level of antibacterial activity that comes from other sources. It is calculated based on the concentration of MGO, and it corresponds with the UMF™ equivalent grade of honey eg. 5+, 10+, 15+.

MGO, UMF, NPA, it can all be confusing, Manuka Honey should be active, understand how it is tested, rated, and sold. Know what to look for on a Manuka honey label.

Manuka UMF, NPA, MGO Ratings and Trademarks. Today, we see Manuka honey jars labelled with various activity ratings such as “Active”, “Total Activity”, “MGO”, “NPA” and “UMF”. They are measured using different rating systems, so the same number for the different systems represent different meanings.

Aug 18, 2023 · A NPA value as shown on a honey test report, will be equivalent to the UMF rating for a given MG level. For example, a 550 MG will have an NPA of 15, and if the company selling the honey is a UMF association member, it will show a UMF 15 on the label.

In this article, we take a closer look at the rating of NPA in beautiful Manuka honey and talk about its beneficial properties.

The "Molan Gold Standard" is a rating system used by Mānuka Collective Ltd on the Watson & Son brand of mānuka products. The standard, as published by the late Dr Molan, combined measures of non-peroxide activity and methylglyoxal content. The four-stage system began with the MGS rating 10+.