Manuka Honey - Origin, Quality, and Uses

What is Manuka honey?

The Manuka plant is a natural product that has been used in a variety of ways by the Māori people of New Zealand for generations. Manuka honey is known for its unique healing properties and has since become a popular natural remedy worldwide. Since the Manuka plant blooms only once a year during a brief window of time, the honey is particularly valuable. The taste of Manuka honey is unique and exquisite: delicate yet full-bodied, with gentle, earthy notes.

Uses of Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is traditionally used internally to strengthen the immune system and aid digestion, and externally to soothe wounds and skin irritations. Many people swear by the soothing and healing properties of Manuka honey. New Zealand Manuka honey is a faithful companion all year round, whether during the cold winter or after sunbathing at the beach. It is used as a popular natural remedy for sore throats, coughs, and colds, or as a soothing balm for the skin. Whether on bread, in tea, or straight from the spoon—pure Manuka honey is pure gold ✨

What is MGO?

MGO stands for methylglyoxal—the specific compound that makes Manuka honey unique. The MGO rating is a standardized measure of the naturally occurring methylglyoxal content in a specific honey sample and serves as an indicator of the product’s potency and quality. Pure Manuka honey has a particularly high MGO content. As a rule, high-quality Manuka honey starts at an MGO value of approximately 100+. Our Manuka honeys have an MGO content ranging from 308+ to 829+, which is a testament to their exceptional quality and purity. Which MGO value is right for you depends on how you plan to use the honey—and which flavor you prefer. Just try them out for yourself and see what works best for you!

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Thanks to its unique properties, Manuka honey is enjoying growing popularity worldwide. However, this popularity also makes it vulnerable to counterfeiting. As a result, some products sold as Manuka honey are actually blended with other types of honey, which reduces the MGO content and lowers the quality. Genuine Manuka honey comes exclusively from New Zealand. Just like Mānuka Valley. Our Manuka honey is 100% pure Kiwi and is certified by independent laboratories—the analyses for each batch can be viewed on our website. This allows us to guarantee that our honey is free of glyphosate and other harmful chemicals. With our innovative QR code Track & Trace system, we can trace the origin and analysis of every single batch of honey back to its harvest site in Wairarapa—ensuring that every jar is as good as gold.