MGO verified Methylglyoxal content* 2 different scientifically proven strengths* The higher the MGO content, the stronger the antibacterial activity.
Derived from the nectar of the flowers of the New Zealand native Leptospermum scoparium plant, MGO® Manuka Honey is the only 100% natural food in the world shown to have unique properties due to exceptionally high levels of the naturally occurring compound, methylglyoxal.
For centuries, the aboriginal people of New Zealand used the manuka bush in folk medicine. Bark and leaves were boiled, the vapor inhaled for head colds, the liquid rubbed on rheumatic joints and ingested to stomach upsets and dysentery. Bark was also used topically for skin diseases.
MGO Manuka Honey is sourced from remote regions where there are no signs of civilization. In these pristine settings, the manuka bush grows wild. The bush flowers for only four weeks each year and during this time, the beehives need to be at full strength and located close to large areas of manuka bush for gathering nectar. All incoming honey is tested and graded according to a range of quantitative and qualitative measures. Laboratory tests monitor the MGOcontent of every drum in storage as well as the finished product.
