UMF is a rating system that measures the antibacterial potency of Manuka Honey. UMF is a registered trademark of the New Zealand bases Active Manuka Honey Association. UMF is an acronym for Unique Manuka Factor, the antibacterial properties in active Manuka honey which are responsible for naturally destroying bacteria.
The largest state of Germany is Bavaria, a region of green-clad mountains and fertile valleys in the southeastern part of the country. Covering an area of about 27,240 square miles (70,550 square kilometers), it offers many contrasts to the flat, busy northern part of Germany.
Lower Saxony has a natural boundary in the north in the North Sea and the lower and middle reaches of the River Elbe, although parts of the city of Hamburg lie south of the Elbe. The state and city of Bremen is an enclave entirely surrounded by Lower Saxony.