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Nature's golden gift. Discover the bounty of benefits mānuka honey brings to the body, from the inside out. Shop raw mānuka honey from New Zealand.
MGO 400+
Nature’s perfect sustenance, for daily nourishment from the inside out.
Natural sweetness
Delicious taste
MGO 600+
Designed by nature to enhance inner and outer health, radiance, and wellbeing.
Glowing Skin
Building Immunity
MGO 800+
The pinnacle of powerful antibacterial properties, for highly targeted care.
Soothing skin
Protecting from infections
Mānuka honey is a rare and treasured gift from mother nature. Created by the honeybee and the mānuka tree to enhance daily wellbeing. This rare gift can only be harvested and crafted in the pristine lands of New Zealand. Our mānuka honey carries a 100% New Zealand Guarantee of Origin, certified and scientifically proven to contain an abundance of the natural methylglyoxal (MGO) compound, sustainably harvested with great care, ensuring the ultimate protection of its precious properties.
Much of nature’s magic is immeasurable. But with MGO ratings, we can take measures to ensure the purity, potency and power of this most reassured gift from nature.
Our one-of-a-kind jars are uniquely designed with sustainability at heart. Each one not only protects the honey within; it also provides security for you. Giving you total peace of mind that the mānuka honey in your hands is truly authentic. A genuine product of New Zealand’s pristine landscape, and the precious result of the timeless dance between the honeybee and the mānuka tree.
We’ve gone to great lengths to design a jar defined by hallmarks of uniqueness and individuality, with features and elements that are extremely difficult to replicate. This guarantees your product is the genuine Mānuka Health article. Straight from the honeybee and mānuka tree to you.
Essentially, the higher the MGO rating, the greater the concentration of methylglyoxal, which typically means a more potent product with enhanced antibacterial and therapeutic properties. Read our quick guide to help you choose the right MGO rating for your needs.
Research from UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center highlights the potential of mānuka honey as a natural treatment for estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer. In preclinical studies, it showed an impressive 84% reduction in tumor growth in mice, selectively targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.
Does mānuka honey have the power to heal?
For thousands of years, honey has been used to treat a range of ailments. As for the mānuka plant – its healing properties have been coveted and harnessed by the New Zealand Maori people for generations upon generations. With these two natural powerhouses brought together as one in mānuka honey, it’s little surprise that this golden gift has gained a global reputation for its miraculous healing properties. To this day, mānuka honey remains the most-researched therapeutic honey in the world. Its capacity for skin and wound healing is widely reported. However, while many firmly believe that mānuka honey is equipped with powerful health benefits, New Zealand Food laws mean we are not allowed to promote this. Regardless, as the research into this complex substance continues, we remain committed to evolving and deepening our understanding of this elusive honey – and the unique health benefits attached to its consumption.
What makes mānuka honey so miraculous?
Mānuka honey is produced by bees from the nectar of the native New Zealand mānuka tree (Leptospermum scoparium). Until recently, the secret behind mānuka honey’s miraculous powers was a mystery. But widely renowned for its remarkable nature, mānuka honey became the first honey to undergo an unprecedented level of research and scrutiny. As a result, scientific research has since discovered that the naturally occurring compound, methylglyoxal (MGO), is the key component responsible for this anything-but-ordinary honey’s extraordinary qualities
Find out more about mānuka honey.
How do I use mānuka honey?
Our mānuka honey is as delicious as it is miraculous, and it can be enjoyed any way you choose.
Savour it straight from the spoon
Dilute it in water for a refreshing energy boost
Add it to smoothies, or drizzle it over yogurt or cereal for extra goodness
Use it as a soothing natural sweetener in tea or coffee
Apply it as a natural skin mask for hydration and a luminous glow
How do I choose the right mānuka honey / MGO for me?
To help us measure the magic of mānuka, Mānuka Health pioneered the MGO testing method. This provides a scientifically proven measure of each jar of mānuka honey's power and potency, so you can confidently choose the right mānuka honey for your needs.
The MGO system is effective, yet simple; the higher the MGO, the more potent the honey.
As a general guide, we recommend:
To support daily wellbeing – choose Daily MGO 400+
For extra goodness to elevate inner and outer radiance – choose Extra MGO 600+
For targeted and acute care needs – choose Ultra MGO 800+
How do i know my Mānuka honey is genuine?
It’s true that not all nature’s gifts were made equal. To ensure the authenticity of your mānuka honey, check the brand behind the jar. Seek products that have been packed and sourced in New Zealand; a strong sign of the genuine article. Indicators such as the MGO or UMF rating can also contribute to the mānuka honey’s credibility. Find out more about our authentic mānuka honey.
Is mānuka honey tested in New Zealand before it's exported?
Yes, all of our mānuka honey is tested in New Zealand. It undergoes dozens of tests, including but not limited to:
TEST FOR AUTHENTICITY
All exported New Zealand mānuka honey must meet a Government-established scientific definition. The definition specifies a set of five science-based markers, which identify the origin of the mānuka honey. To be credibly called New Zealand mānuka honey, these markers must be present. Only mānuka honey that meets these standards will be certified for export as New Zealand mānuka honey.
TEST FOR POTENCY
Our lead test for potency is for the compound methylglyoxal (MGO). After years of research, scientists discovered MGO as the key compound behind mānuka honey’s miraculous properties. Mānuka Health then pioneered the MGO rating, as a way of providing consumers assurance of the quality of our mānuka honey. Over the past decade, we have built MGO into an internationally recognized guide. Helping consumers all over the world purchase mānuka honey with confidence. UMF is another commonly relied upon grading system for mānuka honey, which also measures methylglyoxal as one of its compounds.
PURITY, QUALITY & FOOD SAFETY
These are tests for contamination, toxins, adulteration, heat damage and freshness.
Here in Te Awamutu, New Zealand, we have one of the largest customized honey facilities in the world. It includes an ISO17025 accredited laboratory, honey-drum storage, blending, packing and distribution, all combined under one roof. This means we can ensure a secure supply chain, from the beekeeper all the way to the finished product.
We rigorously test the authenticity and quality of our mānuka honey, both when it’s fresh from the hive and when it’s finished and ready to be enjoyed. This is all part of guaranteeing quality, purity and safety.
Is all your packaging recyclable?
All our bottles, jars and glass vessels are recyclable, and have been made using a percentage of recyclable materials. Please just note that different countries and regions do have different recyclability guidelines.
Is Mānuka Health’s honey organic?
Our honey is a gift from nature, made in collaboration between the honeybee and the wild mānuka tree. As such, it is considered wild-crafted, and therefore cannot be certified organic.
Does our honey contain antibiotics, hormones or additives?
As nature’s golden gift, we believe mānuka honey is the pinnacle of natural perfection. We do not tarnish it with antibiotics, hormones, or additives. Our powerful and potent mānuka honey is tested for contaminants, toxins, heat damage and added sugars – ensuring the ultimate in purity, quality and food safety.