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Is Manuka Honey MGO 83 good?

What does MGO 83 mean in Manuka honey?

Methylglyoxal MGO stands for Methylglyoxal which is the organic compound responsible for Manuka honey's strong antibacterial properties. Scientists are still researching exactly how methylglyoxal works with other components to produce Manuka's unique health benefits. Our Red Label Manuka Honey is certified as MGO 83+ Manuka Honey.

What is a good MGO number for Manuka honey?

For a quick comparison of the numbers and uses see the Manuka honey ratings table below.

StrengthMGOSuggested Use
Low30+Everyday sweetener
Mild100+Everyday general wellbeing
Medium200+General wellbeing & digestive health
High500+Cosmetics and digestive health

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What level of Manuka honey is best?

Try to choose a product with at least a score of 10, but a UMF rating of 15 or more would be even more high quality. Also, the K Factor 16™ can tell you if a product contains a high amount of bee pollen and if it's from the Manuka plant.

Is higher MGO Manuka honey better?

But in Manuka honey, thanks to MGO, the antibacterial properties remain even after the hydrogen peroxide has disappeared. 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.

What level of MGO is good?

Middle-grade Manuka honey is most often used in skincare and for health purposes — MGO 263+ (UMF 10+) or higher. Lower-grade Manuka honey (MGO 83+ or UMF 5+) is the perfect choice for daily consumption. It is important to remember that research into Manuka Honey is ongoing.

How much UMF is enough?

Manuka honey UMF that's less than 10 have a low level of activity and may not be effective for some medical conditions. While you can find UMF that extends as high as 30+, the ideal potency for good health maintenance is between UMF 10 and 18.

Is Manuka honey MGO 263 good?

That's great news for the budget! Middle-grade Manuka honey is most often used in skincare and for health purposes — MGO 263+ (UMF 10+) or higher. Lower-grade Manuka honey (MGO 83+ or UMF 5+) is the perfect choice for daily consumption.