How to Choose Your Honey



Here’s how the UMF and MGO/MG ratings line up:



 

UMF and MGO Ratings

All pure monofloral Manuka Honeys come in varying degrees of strength. Different brands use different grading systems to highlight the strength or bioactivity. UMF and MGO are the most commonly used grading systems and the most trusted.

UMF & MGO comparison table of Manuka honey grading

MGO
mg/kg
UMF
Rating
MGO (Methylgloxal) is one of the chemical markers found in Manuka Honey As part of the quality process, independent testing measures four key signature markers - MGO, Leptosperin, HMF and DHA
MGO 80 UMF 5+
MGO 260 UMF 10+
MGO 510 UMF 15+
MGO 690 UMF 18+
MGO 830 UMF 20+
MGO 1200 UMF 25+
MGO 1620 UMF 30+
Source: UMFHA Official UMF™ MGO Comparison Table


How to choose your UMF honey