Manuka Gold MGO 1000 Manuka Honey 250g

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The Manuka bush is where this premium honey gets all its unique properties, including its rich flavour and associated health benefits – we’ll get into these below! Top 3 manuka honey benefits

Read each label carefully: Look for certifications that authenticate the honey’s origin and quality. Certifications ensure that the product has been independently tested and verified for its MGO content and other quality parameters. All natural honey has some antibacterial effects, but scientists have discovered that Manuka's effects are much more potent, thanks to MGO. The MGO numbers are indicators of the Methylglyoxal (MGO) concentration of the honey, measured in mg/kg (milligrams per kilogram). A higher MGO number represents a higher concentration of Methylglyoxal. It is clear that Manuka honey has many health benefits when it comes to treating conditions that are caused by inflammation and bacterial infections. Manuka Honey – Precautions

What is Manuka honey?

At Manukora, every batch of our honey undergoes rigorous testing to ensure the accuracy of each MGO label. We grade each jar according to its MGO content. The now world famous Manuka Honey is only made by bees who collect nectar from the Manuka bush, a wild shrub which grows widely across New Zealand but flowers for only a few weeks a year.

A pertinent question arises — how does the MGO end up in the honey? It’s genuinely a marvel of nature. Bees produce MGO when they break down the Manuka nectar using enzymes in their stomachs. They convert a compound found in the nectar, known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA), into MGO. One intriguing fact is that this transformative process of producing MGO continues even post-harvest. For a period extending between 12-24 months post-harvest, MGO concentration increases as DHA levels diminish. Understanding the MGO Rating — An Incomplete Measure One common factor in these gastric problems is the Clostridium difficile ( C. diff), bacteria. However, an interesting study published in 2013 showed that Manuka honey is effective at treating infections caused by C. diff bacteria 9. 7. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) What is Methylglyoxal in Honey? MGO Manuka Honey is derived from dihydroxyacetone (DHA) which is naturally present in the nectar of the Manuka Bush. Within the hive DHA undergoes the Maillard reaction to form MGO, a process which is driven by the higher temperatures found within bee hives. MGO 850+ and above: These are the premium ranges featuring high levels of MGO. This range is ideal for individuals looking to maximize the wellness benefits associated with this powerful nutrient.Once in the UK, we test every batch of honey a second time at a Government laboratory in York to ensure every MGO rating is true to label before sale. MGO 200+: A medium level of MGO, this balances beneficial nutrients and flavor intensity. It is also often used for culinary purposes.

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It totally depends what you’re looking for in your Manuka honey. The general rule is: the higher the rating, the stronger the antibacterial properties. What MGO rating should I choose?

This classification came to be in 1981 when Dr Peter Molan started researching the peroxide activity in honeys from around the world. The concentration of MGO in Manuka honey is a critical indicator of its potency. In fact, MGO levels are one of the ways in which Manukora certifies that its honey is real Manuka honey. Pure New Zealand Mānuka Honey has a unique taste that changes as the MGO rating increases. It isn't as sweet as most mass produced honey varieties so to help you decide on the taste and antimicrobial properties (MGO rating) that's perfect for you we've created this handy taste chart.

Monofloral Manuka honey has nectar predominantly from the Manuka Bush, giving our Max Strength Manuka honey a higher concentration of Manuka Nectar than other Manuka. Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a beneficial nutrient found in Manuka honey. The stronger the MGO, the higher the antibacterial effects. A lot of Manuka honey is graded by the UMF grading system set up by the ‘Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association’ in New Zealand. Learn more about Manuka honey by reading our blog , or explore Manukora’s range of Manuka honey products . Now you know how to distinguish a dud Manuka honey from a genuine product, the next thing you want to look at is the MGO/UMF/NPA strength. What are the Manuka honey grades?