Methylglyoxal (MGO) is the magic ingredient in manuka honey, a compound that makes manuka honey so special. Not all Manuka honey is created equal and MGO levels can vary greatly.  The MGO number tells you how much MGO is in your jar of honey, it is directly related to how potent the honey is and how bioactive it is – simple.

At Berringa, we created a guide to help you decide which MGO manuka is suitable for you based on your specific needs. Berringa’s range of Manuka Honey is divided into five distinct products, each available in 250g and 500g containers, and is recommended for both oral and topical use. They are as follows:

• MGO 120+ : suitable for everyday use for an energy and wellness boost
• MGO 220+ : perfect for general wellbeing
• MGO 400+ : a great aid for digestive health
• MGO 550+ : can be used for medicinal purposes including healing cuts and scrapes, clearing infections, easing the symptoms of stomach aches, improving digestion, and boosting the immune system.
• MGO 900+ : can be used for medicinal purposes including wound care and skin conditions, assisting with Golden Staph infections, easing coughs, colds, and sore throats, improving digestion, and boosting the immune system.

Every jar of Berringa Australia Manuka Honey is tested and verified by NATA accredited independent laboratories and is certified for its natural MGO content. If you’d like to know exactly how much MGO your jar of honey has, you can contact us with the batch number and best before date of your honey jar and our office bees can get this information to you. We hope you enjoy your jar of Berringa manuka!