Learn More About Your Pot of Gold
Trace your batch and explore the benefits and uses of Manuka Honey.
Trace Your Honey
Each jar of Egmont Honey features a unique batch number that links your Mānuka honey to authenticated test results, confirming its bioactivity levels and overall quality.
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MGO is a unique compound that gives Manuka Honey it's antibacterial compound. The higher the MGO, the stronger the honey.
indicates Potency
Leptosperin is a marker unique to genuine Manuka honey, helping confirm its authenticity.
indicates Authenticity
DHA naturally converts to MGO over time, influencing honey’s aging and shelf life.
indicates Shelf Life
HMF indicates the duration and temperature of storage of the Manuka honey.
indicates Freshness
UMF VS MGO meaning
Benefits of Mānuka Honey
Mānuka honey is prized for its rich flavour, velvety texture, and unique properties that set it apart from other regular honeys. What makes it truly special is its naturally occurring compounds—measured by two key grading systems: UMF and MGO.
UMF (Unique Mānuka Factor) is a comprehensive quality mark that takes into account key bioactive compounds found only in Mānuka honey, including MGO (Methylglyoxal), DHA, and Leptosperin. It’s a globally recognised certification that guarantees authenticity, purity, and potency.
MGO refers specifically to the level of methylglyoxal, one of the compounds responsible for Mānuka honey’s unique qualities. The higher the MGO number, the more concentrated the compound.
Whether you're after a daily pantry staple or something more premium, the UMF and MGO ratings help guide your choice based on strength and intended use.
EVERYDAY WELLBEING
MGO 50+ TO MGO 100+
+ Use as a natural sweetener in cooking or baking
+ Drizzle over your favourite breakfast cereal
+ Spread generously on toast
Soothe & Vitality
UMF 5+ TO UMF 15+
+ Blend into your morning smoothie
+ Stir into your favourite warm beverage
+ Enjoy a spoonful before a workout or busy day
INTENSE SUPPORT
UMF 16+ TO UMF 25+
+ Take by the spoonful, straight from the jar
+ Add to warm drinks for a rich, natural flavour
+ Incorporate into your self-care routine – try as a face mask, cleanser, or DIY treatment
Manuka honey MGO and UMF
UMF & MGO Comparison Table
What makes Egmont Honey different?
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Our range of certified UMF™, MGO and Raw Mānuka honey from our hives in the Taranaki regions of New Zealand.
