MGO & UMF

MGO & UMF EXPLAINED -

UMF™ - Unique Manuka Factor is an indicator of quality and purity of mānuka honey. UMF™ is a complete and advanced grading system. It includes the measurement of MG (MGO) (methylglyoxal) levels, but also includes additional testing of authenticity markers of the Manuka Honey. 

MGO - short 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.

For more visit - https://www.umf.org.nz/unique-manuka-factor/nz-manuka-honey/