If you’ve landed in the honey aisle (or the online equivalent) and felt a little overwhelmed by the number of jars, formats, and MGO levels in front of you, you’re not alone.
What does MGO mean? Is a higher MGO level always better? And should you start with a jar of Raw Mānuka Honey, Drops, Pops, or a Spray?
Here’s a simple guide to Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey, MGO levels, and product formats so you can find the option that makes the most sense for your routine.
What is Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey?
Wedderspoon has been bringing genuine New Zealand Mānuka Honey to consumers since 2005 and is now one of the most established names in the category. Today, Wedderspoon is recognized as North America’s top-selling Mānuka Honey wellness brand.
Our Mānuka Honey is sourced from New Zealand, where bees collect nectar from the native mānuka flower. Its Mānuka Honey jars are kept raw and unpasteurized, and each batch is third-party tested to verify its MGO potency.
We also offer USDA Certified Organic Mānuka Honey options alongside the Raw Mānuka Honey range.
What does MGO mean in Mānuka Honey?
MGO stands for methylglyoxal, a naturally occurring compound found in Mānuka Honey.
The MGO number tells you the concentration of methylglyoxal in the honey, measured in milligrams per kilogram. For example, MGO 400+ means the honey contains at least 400 mg of methylglyoxal per kilogram.
The basic rule is simple: the higher the MGO number, the higher the concentration of methylglyoxal.
Wedderspoon’s current Raw Mānuka Honey range includes:
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MGO 50+ — a gentle introduction for everyday enjoyment
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MGO 100+ — available as USDA Certified Organic Raw Mānuka Honey
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MGO 150+ — an everyday option with a step up in MGO potency
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MGO 400+ — a higher-potency option for a regular wellness routine
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MGO 850+ — a high-potency Mānuka Honey
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MGO 1100+ — Wedderspoon’s highest-potency Mānuka Honey
The Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey range, by use case
- Raw Mānuka Honey: The core, do-everything option with a range of MGO levels for different routines
- Organic Mānuka Honey Drops: A portable option made with Organic Mānuka Honey for on-the-go use
- Organic Mānuka Honey Pops: A family-friendly format made with Organic Mānuka Honey and Vitamin C and free from artifical colors and preservatives
- Propolis & Mānuka Honey Throat Spray: A convenient spray format made with Mānuka Honey and bee propolis
- Raw Apple Cider Vinegar with Mānuka Honey: Raw, unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar made with Mānuka Honey
Which MGO level should you choose?
There isn’t one MGO level that’s right for everyone. The best MGO level depends on how you want to use your Mānuka Honey and how much potency you’re looking for.
New to Mānuka Honey or looking for everyday use?
Start with MGO 50+, MGO 100+, or MGO 150+. These lower MGO levels are approachable options for adding Mānuka Honey to an everyday routine, whether you take it by the spoonful, stir it into a warm drink, or drizzle it over food.
Want to step up the potency?
Try MGO 400+. This is a higher-potency option that still fits easily into a regular Mānuka Honey routine.
Looking for high-potency Mānuka Honey?
Choose MGO 850+ or MGO 1100+. These have a much higher concentration of methylglyoxal, with MGO 1100+ representing Wedderspoon’s maximum-potency offering.
Want something more portable than a jar?
Try the Organic Mānuka Honey Drops, Organic Mānuka Honey Pops, or Propolis & Mānuka Honey Throat Spray. They’re made with Mānuka Honey but formulated specifically for convenient, on-the-go use.
What should a first-time Mānuka Honey buyer get?
If you’re buying Mānuka Honey for the first time, start with a jar.
Raw Mānuka Honey is the simplest way to understand what makes Mānuka different, and Wedderspoon offers several MGO levels so you can choose a potency that fits your routine.
For everyday use, MGO 50+, MGO 100+, or MGO 150+ are natural starting points. Once you know how you like to use Mānuka Honey, you can explore higher MGO levels or branch out into Drops, Pops, and Sprays.
FAQ
What is the best Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey for beginners?
For someone new to Mānuka Honey, MGO 50+, MGO 100+, or MGO 150+ are good places to start. They offer lower MGO concentrations and work well for everyday uses like taking a spoonful, adding Mānuka Honey to warm drinks, or drizzling it over food.
What’s the difference between MGO 50+ and MGO 400+ Mānuka Honey?
The number refers to the concentration of methylglyoxal in the honey. MGO 50+ contains at least 50 mg of methylglyoxal per kilogram, while MGO 400+ contains at least 400 mg per kilogram. In simple terms, MGO 400+ has a higher concentration of MGO.
What’s the difference between a Mānuka Honey jar and Mānuka Honey Drops?
Wedderspoon’s Raw Mānuka Honey jars contain Mānuka Honey and are available across a range of MGO levels. Organic Mānuka Honey Drops are individually wrapped products formulated with Organic Mānuka Honey and other ingredients, making them an easy grab-and-go option.
Which Wedderspoon MGO level is the most popular?
There isn’t one MGO level that’s right for every shopper. Lower levels such as MGO 50+ and MGO 150+ are suited to everyday use, while MGO 400+, MGO 850+, and MGO 1100+ offer progressively higher concentrations of methylglyoxal.
Is higher MGO always better?
Not necessarily. A higher MGO number means a higher concentration of methylglyoxal, but that doesn’t automatically make it the best choice for every person or every use. The right MGO level depends on what you’re looking for and how you plan to use your Mānuka Honey.
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