Manuka honey is farmed and harvested in the rural unpolluted pastures of New Zealand. The indigenous Maori population recognises the unique activity of Manuka honey and has been using it for centuries. Pure Gold Manuka Honey is tested by an internationally accredited New Zealand Government approved laboratory for MGO (dietary methylglyoxal), the key component that endows Manuka honey with its unique properties. This honey complies to New Zealand MPI standards which identify this as genuine Manuka honey.