Question 1

What does MGO mean?

Accepted Answer

MGO stands for Methylglyoxal .

Question 2

What does MGO do?

Accepted Answer

Methylglyoxal is the only ingredient responsible for the very high and exclusive stable bioactivity of New Zealand Manuka honey .

Question 3

Why should it be measured in MGO?

Accepted Answer

The measurement of MGO is a standard used by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in New Zealand. Methylglyoxal is a measurable substance.

Question 4

Why Manuka New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

Manuka New Zealand only produces authentic, raw, unfiltered and unpasteurised MGO Monofloral New Zealand Manuka honey .

Question 5

What does Monofloral mean?

Accepted Answer

Manuka New Zealand only produces MGO Monofloral New Zealand Manuka honey . This means that 100% of the honey comes exclusively from the Manuka bush/tree, which is indigenous and exclusive to New Zealand.

Question 6

How do I use Manuka Honey?

Accepted Answer

Manuka honey can be consumed in many different ways: in a smoothie, in yogurt, on bread, in a cookie, in various dishes, etc. However, infusing it is a shame because all its unique qualities are destroyed by the effect of heat.Manuka honey can of course and preferably be consumed straight from the jar, if you want to experience the authentic and pure flavour of New Zealand Monofloral Manuka honey , or dissolved in liquid at room temperature (for example, a spoonful in a smoothie cup, juice or in a glass of water).

Question 7

How do I know if this Manuka honey is authentic?

Accepted Answer

Certified MGO measurement.Manuka New Zealand tests and samples all its honey in laboratories. Manuka New Zealand includes a gold badge on the label indicating the concentration of MGO contained in the product, guaranteeing a real and authentic Manuka honey .Manuka New Zealand only produces Monofloral Manuka honey where the following specifications and parameters have been verified and contrasted by the prestigious IANZ laboratories:- Color– Conductivity– Taste- Scent– Presence of Manuka type pollen– Presence of MGO, DHA and HMF.

Question 8

Where does Manuka New Zealand package its Monofloral Manuka honey?

Accepted Answer

Manuka New Zealand produces and packages all of its Monofloral Manuka honey at its New Zealand production facility, using BPA-free packaging.

Question 9

Why does Manuka New Zealand produce Manuka honey up to MGO 550+?

Accepted Answer

MGO values higher than MGO 550+ are rare in nature and are therefore not produced naturally by bees. MGO values higher than 550+ may have been heated and therefore artificially altered. It may also be an indicator of old honey.

Question 10

Why does Manuka New Zealand only use MGO values?

Accepted Answer

Measuring Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a proven scientific testing method with a margin of error of less than 2%. The MGO certification test is a recognised and mandated system by the New Zealand government. Manuka New Zealand measures all its honey against measurable substances: MGO (Methylglyoxal), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid, an essential polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acid) and HMF (hydroxymethylfurfural or 5-hydroxy-methylfurfuraldehyde, a product of the breakdown of sugars (monosaccharides) found in honey).

Question 11

What do the terms Active, NPA 5+, 10+, 15+, 20+ and 25+ mean?

Accepted Answer

In the early days of research into the unique effect of Manuka honey , researchers were only able to make a comparison to the unique activity based on a comparison to phenol. Phenol is used in hospitals to kill bacteria. Terms such as Active, NPA 5+, 10+, 15+, 20+ and 25+ are therapeutic terms referring to the comparable concentration of phenol in honey. This creates a lot of confusion amongst consumers and since January 2016 this is no longer permitted under the New Zealand Food Standards Code. NPA (non-peroxide activity) is banned by the New Zealand government for use on labelling.

Question 12

Who can consume Manuka honey?

Accepted Answer

Manuka Monofloral honey can be used by anyone, except children under 1 year of age and people with allergies to honey products or bees.

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does MGO mean?

What does MGO do?

Why should it be measured in MGO?

Why Manuka New Zealand?

What does Monofloral mean?

How do I use Manuka Honey?

How do I know if this Manuka honey is authentic?

Where does Manuka New Zealand package its Monofloral Manuka honey?

Why does Manuka New Zealand produce Manuka honey up to MGO 550+?

Why does Manuka New Zealand only use MGO values?

What do the terms Active, NPA 5+, 10+, 15+, 20+ and 25+ mean?

Who can consume Manuka honey?

MANUKA HONEY Questions and Answers

Preguntas frecuentes

What does MGO mean?

What does MGO do?

Why should it be measured in MGO?

Why Manuka New Zealand?

What does Monofloral mean?

How do I use Manuka Honey?

How do I know if this Manuka honey is authentic?

Where does Manuka New Zealand package its Monofloral Manuka honey?

Why does Manuka New Zealand produce Manuka honey up to MGO 550+?

Why does Manuka New Zealand only use MGO values?

What do the terms Active, NPA 5+, 10+, 15+, 20+ and 25+ mean?

Who can consume Manuka honey?

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