The NPA test is a measure of the antibacterial strength of the honey as compared to the antiseptic - phenol. It was the original grading test that the UMF level was based off. While the UMF level today is based off the 4 factor test, the NPA level still matches the UMF number; the same way it did historically. The level of MGO (the compound that creates the antibacterial properties) is directly correlated to NPA level in the honey.
Batch comparison vs UMF™ Criteria
How this batch compares to the UMF™ Four Factor Quality Test
Compared against: UMF 20+
UMF minimum threshold
Test Result
Passes UMF™ Four-Factor Test Criteria
All four factors exceed the UMF™ thresholds for the comparison grade.
MGO
UMF min threshold: 826 mg/kg |
Test Result: 866 mg/kg ✅ Above
Leptosperin
UMF min threshold: 200 mg/kg |
Test Result: 480 mg/kg ✅ Above
DHA
UMF min threshold: 500 mg/kg |
Test Result: 1350 mg/kg ✅ Above
HMF
UMF max limit: 40 mg/kg |
Test Result: 23.8 mg/kg ✅ Fresh — within limit
Note:
We are NOT members of the UMF Association, and we do not claim to label our products with the UMF™ trademark. This graph is here to help you compare our results against the UMF four-factor test. Joining UMF requires a $40,000 joining fee plus ongoing annual royalties; those costs are typically recovered through higher retail prices to the customer. As a small business, we don’t believe that’s good value.
Instead, we invest in testing. We measure everything UMF™ requires — and more, going further by checking 20+ markers of quality and authenticity. We share those results openly so you can make an informed choice.
If you’d like to see the UMF Association’s page on their four-factor test, click the button below.
Typical: 60 – 140 mm Pfund |
Result: 87 mm Pfund✅ Within range
Conductivity
Typical: 300 – 1700 µS/cm |
Result: 401 µS/cm✅ Within range
Moisture
Typical: 15 – 20 % |
Result: 18.6 %✅ Within range
Brix
Typical: 70 – 88 °Brix |
Result: 75 °Brix✅ Within range
Sprays & Residues
Tutin Residue
A tiny insect called the passion vine hopper feeds on the tutu plant and excretes a substance – honeydew – onto the branches and leaves of the plant. When honeybees feed on this honeydew, it can contaminate their honey.
Tutin Compliance: PASS
Tutin Result: <0.01
Herbicides
Testing to confirm honey does not have any herbicide residue
Result: PASS
Glyphosate: <0.010
Glufosinate: <0.010
Aminomethyl phosphonic acid: <0.010
Herbicides (Trace)
A second test to confirm the honey does not have any herbicide residue
Result: PASS
Glyphosate: <0.010
Glufosinate: <0.010
Aminomethyl phosphonic acid: <0.010
Voyage Details
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You can also see the carbon emissions and the offset
Die Bestellung wurde sofort bestätigt und sehr schnell und. Der Honig ist ausgezeichnet. Mein Mann hatte ein Glas geschenkt bekommen, seine Reflux Symptome in der Nacht sind durch die regelmäßige Einnahme verschwunden. Etwa Zwei Wochen nachdem das Glas leer war, kamen die Symptome wieder. Der Honig ist tatsächlich ein Wunder Honig ☺️
