Raw Monofloral Mānuka Honey MGO 150+

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.

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.

It starts in pristine sunny New Zealand, sourced from trusted beekeeping families, they let their bees dine on the special Mānuka flower, where nectar naturally contains DHA (dihydroxyacetone, for the science fans). Over time and under carefully controlled conditions, that DHA transforms into MGO - no additives, no boosting, no tricks (just bees, flowers, our expert team, and plenty of New Zealand sunshine).