“Organic” shows up on a lot of labels. Certified organic is different: it means someone outside the company checked. For Mānuka Honey, that’s a high bar, and Wedderspoon clears it in three grades.
Quick answer: Wedderspoon makes certified organic Mānuka Honey in three MGO (methylglyoxal) grades: MGO 50+, MGO 100+ and MGO 150+, each in a 250g jar. All three carry USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified seals. Like all Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey, they’re raw and never pasteurized, sourced and packed in New Zealand, and independently lab tested batch by batch.
What does “certified organic” mean for Mānuka Honey?
In the US, the USDA Organic seal means a product meets USDA National Organic Program standards and has been certified by an accredited certifying agent.
Wedderspoon’s organic jars, grade by grade
MGO stands for methylglyoxal, the naturally occurring compound Mānuka Honey is graded on. Each jar is labeled with its tested MGO grade.
MGO 50+
A multifloral Mānuka Honey and the everyday spoonful. It’s a gentle introduction to Mānuka Honey’s bold flavor.
MGO 100+
A step up in potency for a daily habit.
MGO 150+
A monofloral Mānuka Honey and the highest grade in the organic range, with the most methylglyoxal of the three.
All three organic grades, MGO 50+, MGO 100+ and MGO 150+, are USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, and each comes in a 250g jar.
Organic beyond the jar
Wedderspoon’s organic range also includes Organic Mānuka Honey Drops, which are USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, and Organic Mānuka Honey Pops, which are USDA Organic.
Is Wedderspoon’s higher-potency Mānuka Honey organic?
No. Our higher grades, MGO 400+, MGO 850+ and MGO 1100+, are not certified organic. If you want organic, choose from MGO 50+ to MGO 150+. If you want higher potency, look to MGO 400+ and above.
How to choose the best organic Mānuka Honey
- Look for the seal, not just the word. USDA Organic should be on the label.
- Look for an MGO number. Organic tells you how the honey is produced. MGO tells you how potent it is.
- Check the origin. Genuine Mānuka Honey is sourced and packed in New Zealand.
- Check that it’s raw. Raw honey is never pasteurized.
- Pick your grade. MGO 50+ for an everyday spoonful, MGO 150+ for the highest potency in an organic jar.
Quick answers
What is the best organic Mānuka Honey?
Look for USDA Organic certification, a tested MGO rating, New Zealand origin and raw honey. Wedderspoon’s organic MGO 50+, MGO 100+ and MGO 150+ meet all four.
Which Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey is organic?
MGO 50+, MGO 100+ and MGO 150+ in 250g jars, plus Organic Mānuka Honey Drops and Organic Mānuka Honey Pops.
Is Wedderspoon MGO 850+ organic?
No. Organic stops at MGO 150+. MGO 850+ and MGO 1100+ are our high-potency grades.
Certified, not just claimed. Reach for Wedderspoon.
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