{ "id": 2762, "date": "2026-10-25T13:13:53", "date_gmt": "2026-10-25T10:13:53", "guid": { "rendered": "https:\/\/manukabh.com\/?p=2762" }, "modified": "2026-10-30T14:40:30", "modified_gmt": "2026-10-30T11:40:30", "slug": "manuka-honey-mgo-400", "status": "publish", "type": "post", "link": "https:\/\/manukabh.com\/en\/manuka-honey-mgo-400\/", "title": { "rendered": "MGO 400+ Manuka Honey: What It Means and Who It Suits" }, "content": { "rendered": "

MGO 400+ Manuka honey<\/strong> (sold as Manuka Honey MGO 400+) is the strength of pure Manuka honey our customers in Bahrain ask for most. But what exactly does 400 mean? Who is it for? And is it worth paying more than for MGO 263+? This article answers all of that simply, so you can tell whether this grade is right for you.<\/p>\n\n

What does MGO 400+ mean?<\/h2>\n

MGO is methylglyoxal<\/strong>, the natural compound that gives Manuka honey its antibacterial strength. The 400+ means every kilo of honey contains at least 400 milligrams<\/strong> of it.<\/p>\n

Because jars use two number systems, MGO 400+ is roughly equal to UMF 13+<\/strong>. So if a jar shows both, don't worry: it's the same strength measured two ways. We explain the difference in our MGO vs UMF guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

MGO 400+ compared with other grades<\/h2>\n\n\n
Grade<\/th>Strength<\/th>Best for<\/th>Price (250g)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
MGO 263+<\/td>Medium<\/td>Everyday use and taste<\/td>BHD 15<\/td><\/tr>\n
MGO 400+<\/strong><\/td>High<\/strong><\/td>The family, immune support and the throat<\/strong><\/td>BHD 19<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n
MGO 573+<\/td>Very high<\/td>Anyone who wants more strength from a smaller amount<\/td>From BHD 23<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

So MGO 400+ sits right in the middle: clearly stronger than 263+, but its price doesn't jump like the very high grades. That's why it has become the first choice for most families.<\/p>\n\n

Who is MGO 400+ Manuka honey for?<\/h2>\n