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Is Honey healthy?

Honey scores 82/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a single-ingredient, minimally processed food, which is unfiltered honey.

How processed is Honey?

Honey is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Honey's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Unfiltered honey counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Honey

82 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$12.78 · 40 oz · $0.32 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Honey
Summary

This product is a single-ingredient, minimally processed food, which is unfiltered honey. It retains natural enzymes and pollen, offering potential health benefits such as antioxidants and trace nutrients. The high sugar content is a natural characteristic of honey, resulting in a slight penalty, but overall, it is a high-quality product with minimal processing.

Key ingredients 1

Unfiltered honey
Good

Unfiltered honey is a natural sweetener with potential health benefits. It contains antioxidants and trace amounts of vitamins and minerals. Being unfiltered, it retains more of its natural enzymes and pollen, which may offer additional health benefits.

Risks

Excessive consumption can contribute to high sugar intake, which may lead to weight gain and increased risk of metabolic disorders.

Benefits

Contains antioxidants that may help reduce oxidative stress. Unfiltered honey may also have antibacterial properties and support digestive health.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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