Understanding MG Ratings + Conversion Chart

An MG rating is one of many methods used to understand the medicinal strength of particular Honeys, such as Mānuka Honey and Kānuka Honey. Generally speaking, the larger the rating number, the higher the medicinal quality.

MG testing is undertaken in laboratories to detect the presence of Methylglyoxal, the naturally occurring antibacterial organic compound that gives Mānuka honey it's amazing benefits. Testing is also done for Non-Peroxide Activity (NPA)

MG, MGO & UMF Conversion Chart:

^ MG & MGO is measured as mg/kg (ppm)
* NPA is measured as % solution (%w/v) of phenol/water

Rating Examples:

UMF 12+ honey has a minimum MG Rating of 400, with a minimum NPA rating of 12.9.

Honey with an MG rating of 600+ will have a UMF rating of 18+

Look for the MG Label on all Helmsdale Hives 100% Raw Manuka Honey :

You can find our Methylglyoxal test label on the left-side of all our Mānuka Honey & Kānuka products,
clearly showing the MG Rating for that particular product (eg. 500+ Methylglyoxal mg/kg).

Helmsdale Hives stocks a range of 100% Raw Mānuka & Kānuka Honey from MG 80+ to high strength MG 800+ products.
Stock is subject to availability due to seasonal & weather conditions.