Bee happy! Contribution to nature conservation
No intervention in the natural cycles of the insects, counteracts bee die-off and SONNENTOR thyme oil is used as a natural and effective remedy against Varroa mite. Consequently, the burning of infested beehives can be prevented. Further, enough honey is left for the bees in the hives, no additional sugar is needed to feed them and no chemicals are added to the hives.
Measurement of the valence of Manuka honey
TA factor: TA means "total activity" and shows the disinfecting effect of the honey by measuring the natural peroxide activity. In principle, the higher the factor, the more valuable the honey. Each honey has a TA-factor, but with Manuka honey it is particularly high. We have opted for the TA-Factor, since this factor cannot be influenced (unlike other factors) and can be clearly measured and not manipulated. The TA factor is ascertained by drawing a sample, applying it to a nutrient agar plate and measuring the percentage of the bacteria on the nutrient plate that have been killed by the honey.
MGO factor refers to the level of methylglyoxal in the honey. Methylglyoxal is produced by the degradation of glucose. Among other things, MGO is responsible for premature aging of the cells and is also produced during the combustion of diesel. MGO is also formed when honey is heated, the higher the MGO value, the more likely the honey has been heated. Our Manuka honey is unheated - because honey should not be exposed to temperatures above 39 ° C. The MGO value also increases during storing of honey. If MGO is removed from Manuka honey, it remains antibacterial. A conversion of the TA factor into the MGO factor is not possible. UMF (unique Manuka factor) is based on the MGO value, a formula is used to make the conversion. This value is also not scientifically verifiable.
