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Choosing the Best Manuka Honey
What Makes Manuka Honey Unique?

Manuka honey is unique because it is only created by bees that forage the flowers of the Manuka tree in New Zealand. Manuka honey is also the only honey that contains the natural organic compound, Methylglyoxal (MGO), which contributes to its amazing health and wellness properties.

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What Does MGO Mean in Manuka Honey?

MGO in Manuka honey refers to Methylglyoxal, a naturally occurring compound that contributes to the honey's unique antibacterial properties. It's measured in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), indicating the honey's potency. The higher the MG concentrations, the more potent the honey. 

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Who Discovered MGO?

In the early 1990s, Dr. Peter Molan from Waikato University in New Zealand was studying the ‘peroxide activity’ attributed to honey's antibacterial properties. He found that unlike the ‘peroxide activity’ of other types of honey, which was easily destroyed by exposure to fluids, heat, and sunlight, Manuka honey had a different, more potent, and more stable property that he called “non-peroxide activity” (NPA). 

Later, Professor Thomas Henle from the Technical University of Dresden in Germany set out to isolate what in Manuka honey was exhibiting this potent and stable antibacterial effect. He was able to isolate the methylglyoxal (MGO) as the compound producing the NPA.

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Which MGO Concentration Should You Choose?

There’s only one rule to remember when buying Manuka honey: the higher the MGO value, the more potent and effective the honey is believed to be for medicinal purposes.

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MGO 350+:

Manuka honey with 350+ mg/kg or MGO is a great starting point for health and wellness benefits.

When to use it: It is commonly used for general health support, immune system enhancement, and as a natural sweetener.

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MGO 550+:

Manuka honey with 550+ mg/kg of MGO provides a higher concentration and is our most popular product.

When to use it: It can be used to support digestive issues, wound healing, sore throats, and coughs. It’s also a natural supplement that can boost overall immunity.

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MGO 830+:

Manuka honey with 830+ mg/kg or MGO is the purest and most potent honey we sell.

When to use it: It is often used for advanced wound healing, addressing digestive discomfort, and promoting overall well-being.

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How Can I Tell the Difference Between Real Manuka Honey and Fake Manuka Honey?

There are only two legitimate, industry-recognized, and independently verifiable ways to label Manuka Honey:

  1. Manuka Honey should be labeled with the actual MGO test results (in mg/kg). We label our honey with the actual MGO results and make our test results publicly available (example here).

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  2. Manuka Honey should be labeled with a rating on the UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) scale.  UMF is trademarked and must appear on the label.

When you see anything else on a label of honey purporting to be Manuka honey, you should steer well clear. Examples of what continues to show up on labels include: “Active”, “Bio-Active”, “Total Activity”, “K-Factor” plus a number typically ranging from 5+ to 20+. When labeled this way, the company is trying to intentionally mislead the consumer into thinking they are getting a high MG (or legitimate UMF) honey when in reality, they are typically getting a very low concentration or low activity (i.e., low MG value) honey.

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Where Can I Buy Manuka Honey?

You can buy authentic New Zealand Manuka honey directly on our website. At Bees & Trees, we are committed to producing the best quality Manuka honey. We harvest our honey in small batches to ensure high quality, minimally process it, and then pack it. We also publish our Methylglyoxal test reports on our product pages so you can shop confidently.

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Why is Manuka Honey So Expensive?

Manuka honey is more expensive than other types of honey due to its limited supply from New Zealand and its unique wellness benefits.  At Bees & Trees, we produce our own honey and sell it directly to you the consumer, bypassing traditional distribution and large retail chain profit margins.  On a pricer per MGO per ounce, we are typically 30-50% lower than many of competing brands.

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Great deal

Getting free honey is an awesome deal. Love all but mostly the healing ones.

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Addicted to it...

Absolutely love Bees and Trees honey, I buy all different grade and enjoy them all.

Marie M.
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Manuka Honey

Manuka honey is the best honey. It is so creamy and the healthy.

Cheryl F.
Mānuka Honey Mid-Activity 350+ MGO/kg
Mānuka Honey Mid-Activity 350+ MGO/kg
Flu Away

I had a Flu and i used it i make a lemonade and eat it raw 1 teaspoon in the Morning and night its anti bacteria and Virus that is why it Helps alot im cured after 3 days.

Dexter O.
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
We love it!

Will continue to purchase as we believe in it’s benefits.

bruce m.
Native New Zealand Honey
Native New Zealand Honey
Awesome product!

We love the taste. My husband was recently diagnosed with cancer and that was the first reason we purchased. We love honey but I told him we are not out anything if it doesn't help. He takes a spoonful every morning and is doing well through all his treatments. Thank you 😊

Barbara M.
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
Buy the certified honey not the marketing honey

I bought two jars, shared one with my son. It’s only been a few weeks, so I can’t tell you about observable health benefits yet. But I can tell you I’m assured by the certification of the quality of this product.

Maria F.
Mānuka Honey High-Activity 550+ MGO/kg
Mānuka Honey High-Activity 550+ MGO/kg
Bees & Trees

I am so impressed with this product and the benefits I receive from 1 small spoon of honey every day. It's amazing. I am thankful I found it.

Janet C.
Native New Zealand Honey
Native New Zealand Honey
Love It!

I have been trying to stop using splenda in my coffee..I put a little bit of this honey in my coffee and its great. Also helps with digestive issues.

Robin D.
Bees & Trees Manuka Honey
A teaspoon a day……..

It is delicious. Creamy goodness. I take a teaspoon a day and it has definitely helped settle my digestive issues. My acid reflux is no longer. I highly recommend trying it for all of its wonderful benefits. Ive been using the 550 MG.

K.H.
Native New Zealand Honey
Native New Zealand Honey

Love this honey so much it has helped me tremendously

Anthony
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg

Delicious

Leanne
Native New Zealand Honey
Native New Zealand Honey

LOVE BEES & TREES

Leanne
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg

Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg

Kay C.
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
Mānuka Honey Founder's Reserve 830+ MGO/kg
Great quality & taste

Bees & Trees honey from New Zealand has a delicious taste, unique creamy texture and is truely medicine for the body. I ate a teaspoon each day when I was fighting the winter viruses that came with a horrible cough & it really helped. It also sweatens your tea or coffee nicely.

DS
Native New Zealand Honey
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