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Is Honey healthy?

Honey scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product is a single-ingredient food, consisting solely of honey, which is a natural sweetener.

How processed is Honey?

Honey is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Honey's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 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

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85 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Wakefern Food Corporation
Category Honey
Summary

This product is a single-ingredient food, consisting solely of honey, which is a natural sweetener. Despite being classified as processed, it contains no additives or artificial ingredients, making it a clean and simple product. The high sugar content is typical for honey, but it is a natural sugar, which is less concerning than refined sugars or high-fructose corn syrup.

Key ingredients 1

Honey
Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

Risks

High sugar content may contribute to weight gain and increased blood sugar levels if consumed in large quantities.

Benefits

Contains small amounts of antioxidants and has antibacterial properties. May provide a natural energy boost due to its carbohydrate content.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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