Common questions

Is Honey healthy?

Honey scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists of filtered honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential antioxidant properties.

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, Filtered 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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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Category Honey

Summary

This product consists of filtered honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential antioxidant properties. The filtering process is minimal, retaining beneficial compounds while removing impurities. Although it is slightly processed, it remains a high-quality ingredient compared to refined sugars.

Key ingredients 1

Filtered honey

Good

Filtered honey is a natural sweetener with potential antioxidant properties. The filtering process removes impurities while retaining beneficial compounds. It is a minimally processed ingredient compared to refined sugars.

Benefits

Provides natural sweetness and contains antioxidants that may support overall health. It is a more natural alternative to refined sugars.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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