New to Mānuka Honey? Comparing jars? Wondering what that number on the front means? Here are straight answers to the questions we hear most.
The basics
What is Mānuka Honey?
Mānuka Honey is honey made by bees that forage on the flowers of the Mānuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium). It is graded by its methylglyoxal (MGO) content. Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey is 100% sourced and packed in New Zealand.
What does “Mānuka” mean?
Mānuka is the Māori name for the tree the honey comes from.
How is Mānuka Honey different from regular honey?
Mānuka Honey contains methylglyoxal (MGO), a naturally occurring compound, and is graded on how much it contains. Most other honey carries no strength rating.
MGO and grades
What does MGO mean?
MGO stands for methylglyoxal. The MGO number on a jar of Mānuka Honey tells you how much methylglyoxal the honey contains. The higher the number, the higher the potency.
What MGO grades does Wedderspoon make?
Wedderspoon makes Mānuka Honey in six MGO grades: MGO 50+, MGO 100+, MGO 150+, MGO 400+, MGO 850+ and MGO 1100+.
What is Wedderspoon’s highest-potency Mānuka Honey?
Wedderspoon MGO 1100+ Mānuka Honey is our highest-potency grade, followed by MGO 850+.
What does the “+” mean?
The “+” means the MGO number is a minimum.
Which grade should I choose?
For a daily spoonful or drizzle choose MGO 50+, MGO 100+ or MGO 150+, all three of which come in certified organic. For higher potency, choose MGO 400+, MGO 850+ or MGO 1100+. MGO 850+ and MGO 1100+ are our highest-potency grades.
Does Wedderspoon still use KFactor?
No. KFactor is retired. Every jar of Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey is now labeled with its MGO rating.
What’s the difference between MGO and UMF?
MGO measures methylglyoxal directly. UMF is a separate, licensed grading system.
Quality and testing
Is Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey tested?
Yes. Every batch of Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey is independently lab tested by a New Zealand government-approved lab.
Where does Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey come from?
Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey comes from New Zealand. It is sourced and packed there.
Is Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey raw?
Yes. Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey is raw and never pasteurized.
Is Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey glyphosate-free?
Yes. Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey is glyphosate-free.
How long has Wedderspoon been making Mānuka Honey?
Wedderspoon has been making Mānuka Honey for over twenty years!
Organic
Is Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey organic?
Wedderspoon makes certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified Mānuka Honey in MGO 50+, MGO 100+ and MGO 150+.
What other organic products does Wedderspoon make?
Organic Mānuka Honey Drops, Organic Mānuka Honey Pops and organic bundles. Apple Cider Vinegar with Mānuka Honey is Non-GMO Project Verified but not organic.
Using Mānuka Honey
Why has my Mānuka Honey crystallized?
Crystallization is a natural process in raw honey. It doesn’t mean the honey has gone bad.
Can children have Mānuka Honey?
Honey of any kind, including Mānuka Honey, should never be given to children under 1 year old.
Still have a question?
Email us at info@wedderspoon.com.
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