Mountain Valley Premium Raw Manuka Honey, Certified MGO 83+ Monofloral New Zealand Mānuka, 17.6oz (500g)

good value for the money.

The Manuka honey is truly better tasting. The taste is very pleasant and mild. It is expensive; but the difference is obvious.

Unsweet pepper taste honey...

I like the flavor. Even if the health benefits are overly-stressed, it tastes good, but different from run of the mill honeys you can get at the grocery stores (USA.)My niece said it tasted "funny" - not like the stuff she grew up on. For me, that was not an issue. It works great with green tea.

Great taste at a reasonable price.

MY AUNT’S BURNT ESOPHAGUSI first learned about Manuka honey when one of my aunts asked me to research its health benefits. She had an episode of acid reflux and her esophagus had been burned. She heard that Manuka honey is good for burns because of its anti-bacterial qualities and its soothing qualities. From my research, I verified this to be true. Upon using Manuka honey, my aunt did indeed find it to be very soothing and healing.WHAT IS IT? WebMD RESEARCHWebMD says that Manuka honey typically comes from Australia and New Zealand and it is created by honeybees that pollinate tea tree plants. Advocates say it can treat wound infections and other conditions. (Side not: Manuka flowers only bloom 2 to 6 weeks a year, which is certainly a contributing factor to its price.)NATURALLY CONTAINS HYDROGEN PEROXIDEWebMD goes on to say that it is hydrogen peroxide that gives most honeys their antibiotic quality. However, some types (including Manuka honey), also have unique antibacterial qualities.METHYLGLYOXAL (MGO) — UNIQUE MANUKA FACTOR (UMF)WebMD says that one of the major antibacterial components of Manuka honey is MGO (methyglyoxal). The higher the MGO, the stronger the antibacterial effect. – The UMF rating (Unique Manuka Factor) represents the concentrations of compounds that give Manuka honey its therapeutic qualities.UNIQUE MANUKA FACTOR HONEY ASSOCIATION (UMFHA) – THIS PRODUCT’S RATING IS 5+The UMFHA is a Quality Assurance System that rates all Manuka honey coming from New Zealand. The UMF rating for this product is 5+.UMFHA RATING RECOMMENDATIONSPer the UMFHA official website, here is a breakdown of honey ratings and their recommendations:1. Choose 5+ to 10+ when you are looking for a natural sweetener that supports a healthy lifestyle2. Choose 15+ to 20+ when you are looking for a more potent product to support everyday health and wellness.3. Choose 25+ when you are looking for a higher level potency with additional nutritional supportAPPEARANCE AND TASTEThis honey is definitely different from other honey products. The best way I can describe the color is that it looks like a jam made of ginger and peach. The texture is slightly grainy (“granulation”), but that is natural and typical of Manuka honey. I can only describe the taste as being somewhat spicy. When I try it, I get the flavor and fragrance notes of tea tree. It’s subtle, but it’s definitely there. Overall, it’s quite pleasing and it adds a lovely sweet/spicy quality to herbal tea.PRICEThe price of this Manuka honey is relatively low compared to other similar products with a much higher UMF. To give some context, the average price of a smaller 8 ounce jar of Manuka honey with UMF rating of 20+ averages about $65.00 here on Amazon.FINAL THOUGHTSI tried to breakdown some the reliable tech jargon out there into a more readable format. That being said, if you are looking for an economical product where very high UMF rating is not a big factor (for example mainly as a sweetener with added health benefits), then this product might be a good option for you. However, if you are looking for a more potent product where a higher UMF is important to you, then you might need to consider more expensive products.

Mountain Valley Premium Raw Manuka Honey,This is an excellent way to try out Manuka Honey. While this is only rated at UMF 5 , (MGO 83+ (equivalent to UMF 5+), you can get some idea if this would be helpful and improve your health. I have had a sore throat for ages because of allergies and found that dissolving half a teaspoonful in my mouth really soothes my raw throat and even reduces some of the inflammation. I had read that it is very helpful in topical uses like this but I think I need to move to a higher UMF of 20 to 25 to see more and better results. I didn't want to spend a lot just to test it out so this was an excellent way to test out the product. This also helps with any stomach upset as well.I really love the flavor of this honey. This has a nice sweet flavor with a creamy texture but it does have a bit of graininess since there is honeycomb blended in, no wax but that part of the honey retains some of the texture. I am now using this in the morning and at night to help reduce inflammation. This isn't silky smooth like honey you can buy in a bear bottle. It has an herbal flavor but is really not as sweet as those that include additional sugars.The rating is called UMF, which stands for Unique Manuka Factor. The UMF rating reflects the concentration of MG. To be considered potent enough to be therapeutic, manuka honey needs a minimum rating of 10 UMF. Honey at or above that level is marketed as "UMF Manuka Honey" or "Active Manuka Honey." The higher the UMF number, the higher the level of these compounds. To get the most benefit, use a Manuka honey with a high UMF. UMF™ is a complete and advanced grading system. It includes the measurement of MG (MGO) (methylglyoxal) levels but also includes additional testing of authenticity markers of the Manuka Honey. UMF™ grading ensures it is the highest quality Manuka Honey and guarantees the chemical marker levels stated on the label.

Great taste. Fresh flavor