This test combines Fera’s MPI 4 chemical markers test and Fera’s MPI Manuka pollen DNA test to provide a complete package for assessing the authenticity of your manuka honey sample, in line with MPI guidelines.

This test confirms that there is sufficient pollen from the Manuka bush in the honey for it to be regarded as Manuka honey. DNA from pollen in the honey is extracted and analysed to confirm the presence of manuka pollen.

Feras food authenticity and profiling experts conduct the analysis required to measure the concentration of the MPI four chemical markers of 3-Phenyllactic acid (3-PLA), 2’-Methoxyacetophenone (2'-MAP), 4-Hydroxyphenyllactic acid (4-HPLA) and 2-Methoxybenzoic acid (2-MBA)

Our wide range of analysis activities are underpinned by our UKAS accredited stable isotope analysis methods.