The UMF number on the label represents the amount of MGO in the bottle. That number can range from UMF 5+ to UMF 20+. The higher the UMF rating, the more antibacterial activity Manuka honey has — and the more potent it is. UMF 20+ Manuka honey was also effective against drug-resistant strains of bacteria.

Which is better UMF or MGO?

Is UMF or MGO better? Because UMF is a complete, advanced grading system, it is a purer indicator; but MGO is simpler and more straightforward to test. Therefore, you cannot say one is more reliable than another.

KFactor has nothing to do with the level of MG in the honey, as Wedderspoon clearly states on their label that KFactor is a measure of pollen count. A rating of 16 on the UMF scale indicates a high potency Manuka honey (equivalent to an MG level of 572 – this is very high).

Which Manuka honey is the best?

Our Top 15 Best Manuka Honey Reviews
Wedderspoon Raw Premium Manuka Honey. Kiva Raw Manuka Honey. Manukora UMF 20+/MGO 830+ Raw Mānuka Honey. Good Natured Raw Manuka Honey. Comvita Certified Raw Manuka Honey. Manuka Health – MGO 400+ Manuka Honey. New Zealand Honey Co. SB Organics Multiflora Manuka Honey.

Try to choose a product with at least a score of 10, but a UMF rating of 15 or more would be even more high quality. Also, the K Factor 16™ can tell you if a product contains a high amount of bee pollen and if it’s from the Manuka plant.