The Best Variety
That’s a lot to take in at once! For those interested in jumping on the honey bandwagon, there’s one more issue to consider: which variety is the best to start with? In this sense, manuka honey is usually mentioned as a source of nutrition. It’s from New Zealand, and as Debenham’s Biting Truth companion explains, it has some really interesting stuff.
Manuka Honey
“Manuka honey is typically labeled with a Unique Manuka Factor (UMF) rating on the package, which indicates that it has been tested for antibacterial activity,” Anna Parker explained to HuffPost Australia. This is akin to the SPF (Sun Protection Factor) value that you’d find on sunscreens and other sun protection products. “The greater the UMF, the greater the antibacterial effects,” says the researcher.