Bee-aware: fake manuka
IT’S BEEN FIVE YEARS in the making, but now a scientific identification test can detect which products claiming to be pricey New Zealand manuka honey are the real deal. The Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) has found a way to identify 200 compounds, three of which are unique to the genuine article. Already, fake manukas are being taken off shelves. To be sure what you’re buying, look for the UMF® quality mark on UMFHA-accredited products.