Egmont Mānuka Honey UMF 25+ Review

Egmont Honey is a New Zealand producer headquartered in Taranaki. Its UMF 25+ Mānuka honey is one of the highest-tested commercially available jars in the US market: lab-verified MGO 1200+ mg/kg, UMFHA-certified, and priced at the upper end of the premium tier.

What this jar delivers

UMF 25+ corresponds to MGO 1200+, the ultra-premium potency tier. Egmont sources from remote North Island Mānuka 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 research-aligned uses where high MGO content is the variable that matters, Egmont UMF 25+ sits at the top of the commercial range. UMF 24+ is the highest standardized UMF tier; UMF 25+ and above are produced by brands that segment further within the premium band.

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

Three brands compete at the UMF 24+/25+ premium tier in the US: Egmont, New Zealand Honey Co., and Comvita's top jars. The differences are mostly in pricing and distribution.

• Egmont UMF 25+: 250 g, $129.99, sold via Amazon and direct.
• NZ Honey Co. UMF 24+: 250 g, sold direct-to-consumer with selective US retail.
• Comvita UMF 24+: 250 g, broadest US retail availability.

For value calculation, the cost per gram of MGO is the relevant metric, not jar price. Egmont's MGO 1200 in 250 g is 0.3 g of total MGO; the cost-per-gram-of-MGO works out reasonably for the premium tier. See our UMF 20+ roundup for the full side-by-side.

Taste and texture

Egmont's UMF 25+ is dense, dark amber, and carries a strong medicinal back-note typical of high-MGO Mānuka. The flavour profile is earthier than Comvita and less sweet than Manukora at comparable potency tiers. Texture is creamy when fresh, 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 Mānuka Honey Definition for monofloral export labelling. The brand publishes per-batch UMF certificates on its product page, which is the strongest authenticity signal a Mānuka brand can offer. See how to verify authenticity for the full background.

Who is this jar for?

Egmont UMF 25+ is the right jar for buyers who specifically want the highest verified MGO tier and are paying for the active compound content rather than for daily sweetening. For daily wellness use, lower-tier Mānuka delivers verified antibacterial activity at a fraction of the price. See our daily-use roundup for the value tier.

Common questions

Is Egmont UMF 25+ stronger than UMF 24+?

Marginally. The UMF certification scale typically tops out at UMF 24+ as a standardized grade. UMF 25+ is Egmont's segmentation within the premium band and corresponds to the MGO 1200 mark, slightly above the UMF 24+ MGO 1122 threshold.

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 maximum MGO content or broader retail availability. Egmont UMF 25+ has measurably higher MGO than Comvita UMF 20+; Comvita has wider availability and a lower price point.