A commercial guide to methylglyoxal (MGO), grade specifications and how to use MGO appropriately when sourcing New Zealand mānuka honey.
MGO is a measurement of methylglyoxal concentration, commonly expressed in mg/kg. For commercial sourcing, the required MGO level should be treated as one part of a broader product specification. It does not, by itself, establish the full New Zealand export definition for mānuka honey.
MGO is useful when a buyer needs a defined chemical specification. The right target depends on the application, market, product format and customer requirements.
When requesting bulk supply, specify the MGO requirement alongside application, destination market, volume, format and documentation. If you are unsure of the appropriate grade, start with the application and market and build the specification from there.
MGO is a measurement of methylglyoxal concentration, commonly expressed in mg/kg. For commercial sourcing, the required MGO level should be treated as one part of a broader product specification. It does not, by itself, establish the full New Zealand export definition for mānuka honey.
When requesting bulk supply, specify the MGO requirement alongside application, destination market, volume, format and documentation. If you are unsure of the appropriate grade, start with the application and market and build the specification from there.
No. This page is a commercial information guide. Product, export and destination-market requirements should be confirmed against the applicable official requirements and current documentation.