Jarrah vs Manuka Honey

Jarrah vs Manuka Honey: A Global Comparison

Feature	Jarrah Honey	Manuka Honey
Botanical Origin	Jarrah Tree (Eucalyptus marginata)	Manuka Tree (Leptospermum scoparium)
Region	Western Australia	New Zealand
Antibacterial Rating	TA (Total Activity)	UMF / MGO (Methylglyoxal)
Antimicrobial Type	Non-peroxide & stable over time	MGO-based; less stable in some cases
Taste Profile	Smooth, mild caramel	Strong, medicinal, slightly bitter
Glycemic Index (GI)	Low	Moderate to high
Harvest Frequency	Every 2 years	Every year
Color & Texture	Golden amber, fluid	Darker, thicker
Availability	Limited & rare	Widely available
Scientific Support	Growing global recognition	Extensive studies

Property	TA (Total Activity)	MGO / UMF (Manuka System)
Used In	Jarrah, Australian honeys	Manuka honey (New Zealand)
Measures	Antibacterial potency (total bioactivity)	Methylglyoxal (main antimicrobial agent)
Test Type	Laboratory bioassay (phenol equivalence)	Chemical analysis
Units	TA 10+ to TA 50+	MGO (mg/kg), UMF 5+ to UMF 20+
Stability	Long-lasting antimicrobial effect	Can degrade over time
Comparison Example	TA 30+ ≈ MGO 829 or UMF 20+	UMF 10+ ≈ TA 20–25

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