Years ago, before this was scientifically verified, a number of packers realised this from their own observations which created a arbitrage opportunity when procuring drums of manuka. They could buy honey off the beekeeper at a certain UMF level for $, knowing that in ~12 months time it would be worth much more. The partys all over now...
Yes it does. It can ferment and degrade. Also UMF will increase when stored in warm conditions but peaks after a while and then diminishes. When "growing" it you have to be careful about the temp you store it at, as there are ways to measure likely growth peak and subsequent degradation.
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Years ago, before this was scientifically verified, a number of packers realised this from their own observations which created a arbitrage opportunity when procuring drums of manuka. They could buy honey off the beekeeper at a certain UMF level for $, knowing that in ~12 months time it would be worth much more. The partys all over now...
I'm sorry, I seem to have created a misunderstanding. My request for proof was about the fact that hive thefts are made by ex-convicts who did beekeeping as part of their rehabilitation program.
I didn't know about the UMF growth, that is very interesting.
They've hitched their wagon to Sea Dragon, I think that should give shareholders cause for thought. It could be big, or bust. Factor that in to your analysis.
I had to google what UMF was - you learn something everyday
As a consumer I've often buy Manuka Honey and haver ever noticed any UMFs on the container but then I never have really looked. If the container says Manuka it must be manuka,
The Arataki tub in the cupboard says UMF 5+ Active - according to the scale that's not very good at all (low levels one website says). Maybe the active makes up for it? At $30 for 500gms I feel ripped off big time
A BIT LATER - I see the Comvita table honey is a blend with a UMF 5+. On line 35.50
Maybe 5+ is as good as it gets for putting on toast
Last edited by winner69; 28-07-2016 at 09:02 PM.
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Yes it does. It can ferment and degrade. Also UMF will increase when stored in warm conditions but peaks after a while and then diminishes. When "growing" it you have to be careful about the temp you store it at, as there are ways to measure likely growth peak and subsequent degradation.
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On no purchased NZ Manuka honey product will you find a "best buy" or "use by date" and fermented honey sounds like it would taste awesome.
They've hitched their wagon to Sea Dragon, I think that should give shareholders cause for thought. It could be big, or bust. Factor that in to your analysis.
Their most recent investment represents 7.5 cps of CVT value and that after Sea Dragon spending over $10m on the omega3 facility. Chump change for a company of CVT's size.
Originally Posted by emveha
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