The MGO precursor present in fresh Manuka nectar, and why DHA matters as a predictor of future antibacterial potency.
The freshness and heat-exposure marker capped under UMF certification — what HMF is, why it matters, and what its limits are.
The authenticity marker exclusive to Leptospermum scoparium nectar, central to UMF certification and MPI export rules for Manuka honey.
The primary antibacterial marker in Manuka honey, responsible for non-peroxide antimicrobial activity.