What Is The Best Mānuka Honey MGO Level For Me?

With Mānuka honey as popular as it is, it’s only fair that people search for the very best. Genuine Mānuka honey is typically noted for its high MGO (methylglyoxal) content. This magic ingredient has helped Mānuka honey become a global phenomenon. 

This blog will go through the ins and outs of MGO and what exactly makes it so unique. We will also look at what levels of MGO is the best and why you might want to consider purchasing the more premium products in PURITI’s Mānuka honey range. 

What is MGO? 

Methylglyoxal (MGO) is one of the most critical components of Mānuka honey; MGO is responsible for the strong antibacterial activity measured within monofloral Mānuka honey. Although research is still underway,scientists have concluded that MGO likely contributes to Mānuka honey's unique antibacterial properties. 

An increased presence of MGO gives Mānuka honey fans the confidence that they know they are purchasing the real deal. With PURITI, you can buy with confidence, knowing that we’ve passed every test to ensure production of only genuine monofloral Mānuka honey - including MGO. 

There is a specific molecule present if MGO is naturally occurring called dihydroxyacetone (DHA). DHA converts into MGO and is part of the test to determine whether a Mānuka honey product is UMF™ certified. 

What Does MGO Have To Do With UMF™? 

The Unique Mānuka Factor (UMF™) is the international gold standard for measuring the purity of monofloral Mānuka Honey. MGO is one of the key ingredients that determine the grade of UMF™ certification. Ensuring authentic, naturally occurring MGO. 

Three other ingredients are also considered for the UMF™ verification, these includes: 

• Leptosperin - a DNA marker to prove genuine Mānuka honey 
• Dihydroxyacetone (DHA)- The natural precursor to MGO 
• 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) - A temperature-sensitive chemical to ensure purity

The concentration of MGO can range anywhere from 80mg/kg (UMF 5+) to the exceptionally rare strength of 1722mg/kg (UMF 31+). While the above chemicals can also determine the UMF™ level, the concentration of MGO will heavily determine the grade. 

How Does MGO Give Mānuka Honey Special Properties 

MGO has been hailed as the antibacterial hero of Mānuka honey due to measured activity within the artificial environments of scientific studies. Depending on the bacteria, theMGO can interactwith certain germs and alter the shape and size of the structure. This process makes it difficult for the bacteria cells to replicate and multiply. 

With antibacterial action, you’re able to use this natural creamy gold as a luxurious DIY face mask, as a perfect winter wellness treat or usingMānuka honey lozenges can be your way of soothing a sore throat and even stamping out that pesky cough. 

What Is The Best Mānuka Honey MGO Level? 

The answer to this question depends entirely on what it is you’re looking for. While all monofloral Mānuka honey has unique properties, not all Mānuka honey is made the same. As mentioned, we can see that the MGO levels range from everywhere between 80mg/kg to 1722mg/kg. But what exactly is the best level? 

Any Mānuka honey that is higher than UMF 10+ is considered to be medical grade; this is an MGO concentration of 263mg/kg. 

PURITI Can Provide You With 100% Pure New Zealand Mānuka Honey

At PURITI, we provide multi-purposeful UMF™-certified Mānuka honey that exceeds all necessary requirements to guarantee purity and potency. EachMānuka honey product that we sell exceeds the minimum required leptosperin and MGO concentrations set by UMFHA. As a result, consumers can buy from PURITI with confidence knowing that we are only selling 100% genuine New Zealand Mānuka honey.

PURITI also includes 11 separate anti-counterfeit measures within our packaging - we provide absolute quality assurance to our customers. As a sacred product of New Zealand, we want to ensure customers receive the best level of quality that PURITI can offer.  

If you’re looking to buy high-quality, genuine New Zealand Mānuka honey online, the great selection of items at PURITI will be the perfect place to browse an extensive range of premium products.