MGO explained

Unlocking the Mystery of MGO Ratings in Manuka Honey:

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What Is MGO in Manuka Honey?

MGO stands for Methylglyoxal and is a natural compound found in varying concentrations in Manuka Honey. This bioactive compound fights infections caused by viruses and bacteria and is one of the key components responsible for Manuka honey’s potent antibacterial and health-enhancing properties.

Bees produce MGO when they break down the Manuka nectar using enzymes in their stomachs. They convert a compound found in the nectar, known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA), into MGO. One intriguing fact is that this transformative process of producing MGO continues between 12 – 24 months even after the nectar is harvested and the MGO concentration increases as DHA levels diminish in the honey..

Potency Indicator: MGO tells you how powerful your Manuka honey is. The higher MGO number, the stronger the bioactivity levels present and more potent the medicinal value.
Laboratory tested - All Genuine Manuka Honey is tested by a NZ government approved laboratory before export which identifies the MGO rating for each batch and measures a number of other indicators to confirm the purity and quality of our honey. This gives our customers confidence in the potency of our honey.
Cracking the MGO Code: Understanding the Numbers

Now, let’s decode those numbers you see on the labels of Manuka honey jars. MGO ratings reveal how many milligrams of MGO per kilogram of Manuka Honey. So 100+MGO means there is 100mg of MGO per kilogram. Typically MGO ranges from 30 to over 1000 although the very highest levels are difficult to produce and extremely expensive.

UMF and MGO Ratings

All pure monofloral Manuka Honeys come in varying degrees of strength. Different brands use different grading systems to highlight the strength or bioactivity. UMF and MGO are the most commonly used grading systems and the most trusted.

MGO mg/kg	UMF Rating
MGO (Methylgloxal) is one of the chemical markers found in Manuka Honey	As part of the quality process, independent testing measures four key signature markers - MGO, Leptosperin, HMF and DHA
MGO 80	UMF 5+
MGO 260	UMF 10+
MGO 510	UMF 15+
MGO 690	UMF 18+
MGO 830	UMF 20+
MGO 1200	UMF 25+
MGO 1620	UMF 30+

What MGO should I choose?

While all Manuka Honey is tasty, if you are seeking the potent antibacterial properties of Manuka Honey, many researchers and medical experts advise choosing honey that has an MGO rating of 300+ or higher. This will only be found on mono-floral Manuka Honey.

This is why at Genuine Manuka Honey, we only supply honey with MGO 300+ or higher as these honeys pack a potent antibacterial punch.

When our stock is available, we offer Manuka honey in MGO 300+, MGO 500+ and MGO 800+ in glass containers of various sizes and our very convenient 10g sachets containing MGO 550+ for your ‘on-the-go’ health kick. Shop for our products now.

For your convenience, our Manuka Honey comes in 40g, 125g, 250g and 500g glass jars and in fabulous boxes of 10g disposable sachets (10 per box) for ease of transportation making our premium honey even more accessible when you are ‘on-the-go’.

Every jar of Genuine’s Manuka Honey is a testament to purity, potency and your well-being. We invite you to explore our range and experience the ‘Genuine’ difference for yourself. Your journey to health and vitality starts here.

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