Australia's Manuka Ultimate MGO 1500+ has all the properties of the previous medicinal MGO honeys but if you require a more rapid and potent action then choose our highest MGO 1500+ activity. The 1500+ MGO honey we produce here at Australia's Manuka is one of the most potent in the world.
Rare Harvest is independently certified at an unprecedented 1,700+MGO / 31+UMF. One of the highest UMF ratings ever and one of the few Manuka Honeys in the world that can claim this spot! Made by the producers of the recently released and world record setting 1,900+MGO / 33+UMF Manuka Honey.
An MGO rating is a standardised measure of methyglyoxal content and is an indicator of quality. Is UMF or MGO better? Because UMF is a complete, advanced grading system, it is a purer indicator; but MGO is simpler and more straightforward to test. Therefore, you cannot say one is more reliable than another.
In New Zealand, it is called Mānuka, in Australia, it is more commonly known as Tea Tree, but the word Manuka (without a macron, which is used to indicate a long vowel) has been in common use in Tasmania for at least 100 years.
The ratings are based on the concentration of methylglyoxal (MGO) in Manuka honey. The higher the level, the more potent the honey. Usually, they range from MGO 150+ to MGO 1717+.
Manuka honey comes in a range of MGO ratings. The higher the number on the label, the better the health benefits and anti-bacterial properties are.
It can be taken by eating or application to the skin surface. Manuka honey has a wonderful taste all of its own and can be enjoyed the same as any other natural honey.
More is more: Australia's unmatchable variety of Manuka
The diversity of Australia's Manuka trees is vastly superior to New Zealand. Australia is home to 83 species of Manuka, 12 of which have bioactive, medicinal properties, making them ideal for high-MGO Manuka production. In comparison, New Zealand has only one.
We recommend Manuka honey with a minimum of 100+ MGO.
General Wellbeing
On the lower end of the MGO scale, honeys graded at MGO 30+ are a great option for a natural, everyday treat. Those closer to MGO 290+ can work well as a maintenance dose to support immunity.
MGO is the active component in manuka honey which dictates the level of Non-peroxide Activity (NPA) within each jar and this is a unique property of manuka. Rowse Manuka Honey 500+ MGO has a rich herbal flavour with liquorice and caramel back notes. It has a dark amber colour and a unique, thick consistency.
When it comes to the anti-bacterial health benefits of honey, these are measured using a NPA (non-peroxide activity) rating, where 5+ is the lowest strength and 20+ is the best. Aldi's honey has a 5+ rating.
Yes, Capilano honey is 100% pure Australian honey. There's absolutely nothing added, it's just as nature intended.
Manuka honey with higher levels of antibacterial properties is most often used in skincare and for health purposes – MGO 263+ (UMF 10+) or higher. Manuka honey with, relatively, lower levels of antibacterial properties (MGO 83+ or UMF 5+) is the perfect choice for daily consumption.
Manuka honey is expensive because it only comes from New Zealand. The high price of Manuka is largely due to its limited supply. Authentic Manuka honey only comes from New Zealand. The word Mānuka is the indigenous Maori word for the Leptospermum Scoparium tree.
Manuka honey, favoured for its medicinal qualities, is produced from the nectar of different species of leptospermum plants, which are native to both Australia and New Zealand.
New Zealand Manuka comes only from the leptosperum scoparium plant, commonly known as the Manuka plant, while Australian manuka can come from any plant in the leptosperum species. Since research studies tend to focus on New Zealand manuka, it isn't appropriate to extend that research to Australian manuka.
Australia's Manuka MGO 850+ medical grade TGA approved honey is a superior honey with bioactive properties suitable for wound care. Suitable for the treatment of minor cuts, abrasions and burns.
Some scientists claim that some Kanuka honey has even higher levels of MGO than Manuka honey. That means its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties could be even stronger. Kanuka honey's antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties could make it especially helpful in healing burns, bruises, and other wounds.
Australia is free of Varroa – so our bees are naturally healthier and we don't use miticides in our hives, unlike all other beekeeping countries. So we produce pure, clean Manuka honey, naturally.
Magnesium oxide is a supplement that contains magnesium and oxygen ions. It's used to treat a variety of conditions, including heartburn, indigestion, constipation, a magnesium deficiency, and other ailments. This supplement is available without a prescription.
We recommend using the lower MGO levels (30+ to 115+) as a delicious and nutritious sweetener, MGO 263+ or 400+ as an everyday wellbeing boost, and MGO 573+ and above for more acute and targeted use.
Thanks to its antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, manuka honey can be used to help treat wounds, improve your oral health, soothe a sore throat and treat ulcers and acne.