Egmont Manuka Honey Review

Egmont Honey is a New Zealand producer headquartered in Taranaki. Its UMF 23+ Manuka honey is a lab-verified MGO 1050+ mg/kg jar with full UMFHA certification, sitting in the premium potency band of the US market.

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What this jar delivers

UMF 23+ corresponds to MGO 1050+, near the top of the standard UMF premium tier. Egmont sources from remote North Island Manuka stands, matures honey for 12 to 18 months to maximize the DHA-to-MGO conversion, and tests every batch at independent laboratories before labelling. The 250 g jar carries the full UMFHA certification mark with a per-batch licence number printed on the label.

For uses where high MGO content is the variable that matters, UMF 23+ sits in the upper premium band. UMF 24+ is the highest standardized UMF grade; UMF 23+ delivers comparable potency at a more accessible position within the same tier.

How does Egmont compare to Comvita and New Zealand Honey Co. at the same tier?

The premium UMF 20+ to 24+ tier in the US market includes Egmont, New Zealand Honey Co., Comvita, and a handful of others. The differences are mostly in pricing and distribution.

• Egmont UMF 23+: 250 g, sold via Amazon and direct from the brand.
• NZ Honey Co. UMF 24+: 250 g, sold direct-to-consumer with selective US retail.
• Comvita UMF 20+: 250 g, the broadest US retail availability at this tier.

For value calculation, the cost per gram of MGO is the relevant metric, not jar price. Egmont's MGO 1050 in 250 g works out to roughly 0.26 g of total MGO; per-gram-of-MGO is favourable for the premium tier. See our UMF 20+ roundup for the full side-by-side.

Taste and texture

Egmont's UMF 23+ is dense, dark amber, and carries a medicinal back-note typical of high-MGO Manuka. The flavour profile is earthier than Comvita and less sweet than Manukora at comparable potency tiers. Texture is creamy when fresh and crystallises within 6 to 12 months in the jar (a normal physical change, see why honey crystallizes).

Authenticity and certification

Egmont is UMFHA-licensed (4-digit licence number on each jar) and meets the New Zealand MPI Manuka Honey Definition for monofloral export labelling. The brand publishes per-batch UMF certificates on its product page, which is the strongest authenticity signal a Manuka brand can offer. See how to verify authenticity for the full background.

Who is this jar for?

Egmont UMF 23+ suits buyers who want a high-MGO premium-tier jar and are paying for verified antibacterial activity rather than daily sweetening. For everyday wellness use, lower-tier Manuka delivers verified activity at a fraction of the price. See our daily-use roundup for the value tier.

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Common questions

Is UMF 23+ as strong as UMF 24+?

Very close. UMF 24+ corresponds to MGO 1122+; UMF 23+ corresponds to MGO 1050+. The activity difference is marginal and well within the variation between two batches at the same UMF grade.

Where is Egmont sold in the US?

Amazon (via the brand's authorized storefront) and direct from egmonthoney.com. Selective retail availability at specialty health stores.

Is the price worth it over Comvita UMF 20+?

It depends on whether you want higher MGO content or broader retail availability. Egmont UMF 23+ has measurably higher MGO than Comvita UMF 20+; Comvita has wider availability across mainstream US retail.