Description

Ready to read more? Discover the benefits of Manuka Honey here in our quick guide.

Manuka honey contains high levels of a key natural compound called Methylglyoxal (or MGO for short). MGO has special anti-bacterial properties, which means it can kill bad bugs and bacteria. It’s what sets Manuka apart from other honeys and makes it such a powerful choice for natural wellness. The higher the MGO number, the greater the concentration of this beneficial compound – and the stronger the honey’s activity. The amount of MGO contained is written on the front of every pot and is expressed as mg per kg. So a 100 MGO Manuka honey will contain at least 100 milligrams of Methylglyoxal per Kilogram.

As a rule of thumb, the more severe your health concern, the higher the MGO you should go. For a more detailed recommendation, take the Dr Hilary Jones MGO quiz to find your perfect match.

When you choose Manuka Doctor, you’re not just buying honey. You’re choosing a product that has been rigorously tested, certified and trusted by over 100,000 verified reviews worldwide.

Every jar of Manuka Doctor honey can be traced right back to the hives where it was created. Our Hive to Home guarantee means when we screw the lid on your jar in New Zealand, nobody opens it until you do. Before export, we test every batch to ensure it meets the strict New Zealand Government’s MPI standard. As well as a separate lab test to confirm the honey’s MGO level. You can see the results of these tests yourself too. Simply type the unique batch code printed on the side of your jar into our online checker to see the certificates for your batch.

When you see the MGO number on your Manuka Doctor jar, know that behind that number is a network of scientists, beekeepers, and experts committed to one thing: 100% Genuine Manuka honey, every time.

If you’ve never tasted Manuka honey before, you will be pleasantly surprised. Manuka honey has an inviting golden colour with a smooth, creamy texture. Its well-balanced flavour is a taste sensation, first sweet then woody, ending with a very slight bitterness. Due to Manuka’s unique antimicrobial properties, it is not as sweet as most mass-produced honeys.

Product Q&A

Is 30 MGO the right strength of Manuka Honey for me?

30 MGO Manuka Honey is the lowest MGO rating we sell. It is ideal for customers who are new to Manuka Honey and want to see if they enjoy the taste of the honey.

This lower MGO rating is ideal for use in porridge, spread on your toast or even as a DIY Manuka Face Mask.

What are the benefits of 30 MGO Manuka Honey?

30 MGO is at the lowest end of our MGO rating so does have the lowest antimicrobial activity. A spoonful of 30 MGO Manuka though could still help make a delicious soothing warm drink, ideal for when you have a cough or sore throat.

You can read more in our blog post about What is MGO.

What’s the best time of day to take 30 MGO manuka honey?

Most people like to start their day with one to two teaspoons of 30 MGO Manuka for a daily boost. It’s also great added to your breakfast either on cereals, toast, smoothies or hot drinks.

For further information on our Manuka Honey please read our Manuka Honey FAQs or contact our helpful UK-based customer service team.

Sustainability

Our honey is packaged in 100% recycled, NZ-made rPET plastic pots with no outer display packaging to reduce waste. Certified as BPA free.

Because we transport our pots 11,000 miles by sea, changing from recyclable plastic to glass would add significant weight and therefore fuel, emissions and pollutants to every shipment.

An impact assessment concluded rPet was lighter, unbreakable and had a better environmental balance than glass for transporting Manuka honey from our hives New Zealand.

We are working towards a fully sustainable supply chain and have invested heavily in the land where our product is harvested. As a business we have planted more than 250,000 individual Manuka bush seedlings and will continue to create new areas of Manuka bush growth in both the North and South islands of New Zealand.

Manuka Honey Pots - BPA Free

RAW, Testing & Certification

There’s a trend in today’s Manuka Honey category for products being labelled as "raw".

Each brand that uses the term usually has different definition of what "raw" means to them.

Meaning for a buyer like you, you could see multiple conflicting "definitions" of "raw honey" on shelf. Often been made up by the producers to suit their existing practices!

For us at Manuka Doctor, we didn’t want to label or just apply the term "raw" without having a robust understanding and definition that we could attribute to it.

This led us to finding an organisation who provided independent certification and a standard that ensured customers get the best quality product.

This is why we’re proud to announce that we are the 1st honey company globally to carry the "Certified R.A.W" Certification mark.

Awarded by an American based research Institute who have assessed and certified our honey is minimally processed and contains only pure, safe bioavailable ingredients.

In addition to this RAW certification, ever jar of Manuka Doctor honey can be traced right back to the hives where it was created.

Our "hive to home" guarantee means when we screw the lid on your jar in New Zealand, nobody opens it until you do.

Before export, we test every batch to ensure it meets the strict New Zealand Government’s MPI standard. As well as a separate lab test to confirm the honey’s MGO level.

You can see the results of these tests yourself too. Simply type the unique batch code printed on the side of your jar into our online checker to see the certificates for your batch.

Received your Manuka Honey? Check your certificate here.

How to enjoy

A massive 82% of our customers said Manuka Honey is helping them with their health condition (customer survey, December 2024)!

But what’s the best way to enjoy Manuka honey every day?

Raw, unpasteurised and lightly stirred before packing to ensure an even, thick and creamy texture – just like Manuka should be. Most customers tell us they enjoy taking a spoonful of Manuka Honey. In our May 2024 survey we found that 49% of customers for our max strength Manuka Honey enjoy Manuka straight off the spoon.

From adding to drinks, smoothies, drizzling over your breakfast or simply taking a spoonful a day.

Wondering if a metal spoon is ok? This blog answers the common questions.

Looking for ideas about how to include Manuka in your diet? See our suggestions here.

And finally, if you’re wondering how much to take, 74% of our Manuka Honey customers take Manuka Honey every day (customer survey, December 2024).

You can read more about how much Manuka Honey to take in this guide here.

Honey should not be given to infants under 12 months old.

In hot weather we recommend that our Manuka Doctor Honey is refrigerated to maintain a thick, golden consistency. If your honey does become runny then simply chill for a few hours.

Manuka Doctor Manuka Honey purchased directly from us will have a best-before date with a minimum of 6 months remaining from the date of purchase.

Please note that Manuka Doctor Honey is not for resale.

Have more questions? Read our Manuka Honey FAQs or contact our UK-based customer service team.

Ingredients & Nutrition

New Zealand Manuka Honey.

Manuka Honey Nutritional Information 500g

Affordable

30 MGO Manuka Honey 500g

220 MGO Manuka Honey 500g - Monofloral

600 MGO Manuka Honey 250g