Raw Monofloral Mānuka Honey MGO 400+, 250g

MGO (short for methylglyoxal) is the naturally occurring compound behind the powerful benefits of New Zealand Mānuka honey - supporting digestion, immunity, overall wellbeing, and even wound care. It forms naturally from sugars in the honey (and is also found in small amounts in foods like coffee and certain fruits), but only New Zealand Mānuka delivers it in high, meaningful levels. Known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, MGO is what gives Mānuka its reputation for strength.

Manuka Honey is a unique honey that comes from the Manuka flower nectar gathered by the bees in New Zealand. Manuka (or mānuka) is a Māori word that refers to the flower that grows on both New Zealand’s North and South Islands. The Manuka shrub has a very short annual bloom, which means that Manuka Honey is rare and highly sought after. Over 60 different compounds have been isolated from Manuka nectar, including antioxidants and polyphenols. Moreover, its multitude of uses makes Manuka Honey a multitasking superfood.

Each MGO level offers a different kind of support, so you can match your honey to your day. Lower MGO (50+, 150+) is perfect for everyday enjoyment and gentle wellness, while MGO 400+ supports digestion, immunity, and daily vitality. Higher levels like 850+ step in when your body needs extra care during travel, stress, or seasonal shifts, and MGO 1100+ delivers maximum potency for intensive immune and targeted wellness support (best enjoyed by the spoonful).

MGO stands for methylglyoxal - a naturally occurring compound in New Zealand Mānuka honey that gives it its unique antibacterial power. The MGO scale simply shows how much MGO is in the honey: higher number, higher concentration (and strength!). Ratings usually range from 50+ to 1000+, with the number showing milligrams of MGO per kilogram of honey (MGO 50+ = 50 mg/kg). Lower numbers are great for gentle, everyday use, while higher levels step in when your day needs a little extra oomph.