What is Manuka honey 20+?

Manuka honey is graded using a system called the Unique Manuka Factor (UMF). The UMF number on the label represents the amount of MGO in the bottle. That number can range from UMF 5+ to UMF 20+. The higher the UMF rating, the more antibacterial activity Manuka honey has — and the more potent it is.

What’s the difference between Manuka honey 10+ and 15+?

With discovery of MGO and its role in antimicrobial activity in Manuka honey, UMF grade is now primarily based on the measured level of MGO such that UMF 5+ honey has ≥ 83 mg/kg MGO, UMF 10+ has ≥ 263 mg/kg MGO, and UMF 15+ has ≥ 514 mg/kg MGO [15].

What is the best Manuka honey on the market?

Our Picks for the Best Manuka Honey

• Best Overall – Manukora Raw Manuka Honey.
• Best for Inflammation – Manuka Health Manuka Honey.
• Best UMF 15+ Product – Kiva Raw Manuka Honey.
• Best Monofloral – Wedderspoon Raw Premium Manuka Honey.

What is the difference between UMF and MGO in Manuka honey?

UMF is an acronym meaning Unique Mānuka Factor. UMF is an indicator of quality and purity of mānuka honey. MGO stands for methylglyoxal, the naturally occurring compound that makes mānuka honey so unique. An MGO rating is a standardised measure of methyglyoxal content and is an indicator of quality.

What is MGO 50+ Manuka honey?

MGO stands for methylglyoxal; this is the naturally occurring compound that gives Manuka Honey it’s special properties. Simply put, the higher the MGO rating on the front of the jar, the greater the anti-bacterial strength present within the honey.

Is New Zealand Manuka honey better than Australian?

But Australian producers deny there is a difference in the quality of their honey. “Our honey has the same chemical composition as New Zealand honey,” said Paul Callander, President of the Australian Manuka Honey Association.