Mundane News

[GrumpyGregry]

Garth?

Swift

 

[Leedsbusdriver]

The rating is/should be for Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). The problem is that much of what is sold worldwide is fake or adulterated.

Manuka honey can only come from NZ or southern Australia and their total production is about 2,000 tons a year. Yet many times that is sold worldwide. A lot of Manuka honey sold in the UK, including from the big supermarkets and health food chains, has been found to be adulterated or to have very little UMF. The ratings on jars often relate to some other measure the manufacturer/retailer has dreamt up.

The stuff she bought was Rowse Manuka,and it says on the label NPA rating 10+.No mention of UMF.
Confused of Leeds

 

[TVC]

Ooh.... let me know when. I may not boogie but I will caterwaul along with gay abandon....

Just checked, sold out I'm afraid.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

The stuff she bought was Rowse Manuka,and it says on the label NPA rating 10+.No mention of UMF.
Confused of Leeds

At first glance it looks like NPA (non-peroxide activity) is the same thing
http://greenbayharvest.co.uk/ps/en/content/16-about-manuka-honey

The higher the UMF® (i.e. the NPA rating - (click here to learn about UMF)), the higher the antibacterial activity although there is an upper limit - typically about 15+ to the naturally occurring activity level of the honey when it is harvested fresh from the hive.​

 

[Leedsbusdriver]

At first glance it looks like NPA (non-peroxide activity) is the same thing

The higher the UMF® (i.e. the NPA rating - (click here to learn about UMF)), the higher the antibacterial activity although there is an upper limit - typically about 15+ to the naturally occurring activity level of the honey when it is harvested fresh from the hive.​

Yes having done a quick search,it seems in order to get a UMF rating it has to be packaged in NZ.So with Rowse based in the UK they have an NPA rating,which as you say is the same as UMF.

 

[tyred]

On a bus with Brompton in luggage hold seeking adventure.

 

[TVC]

On a bus with Brompton in luggage hold seeking adventure.

Where are you going on this adventure?

 

[tyred]

Where are you going on this adventure?

Westport to Galway via the coast road.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Son in law has bought a Giant TCR Advanced after looking at my new framed pro carbon last week..
He is a mtb man ... " I'll never ride one of them things " he said...
I think he will love the new bike,and ill like having a roadie mate for a evening ride.

 

[potsy]

We has drizzle

 

[potsy]

Man flu easing, maybe I'm just toughening up?

Last day

 

[Reynard]

Redeemed some cat food vouchers this morning at the very nice new pet shop that I cycle past on my usual loop.

Had a lovely sausage sandwich for lunch.

About to scoot out for kitty litter and milk.

Re the manuka honey - I don't buy into the fad. Seems a stupid price for summat to put on brekkie toast.

 

[Lullabelle]

Ooh.... let me know when. I may not boogie but I will caterwaul along with gay abandon....

We saw them on the TV a few days ago, forgot just how good Andy Bell used to look.

 

[hopless500]

I've just finished cutting ALL the grass

 

[TVC]

I've just finished cutting ALL the grass

In Norfolk your legs must be sore.