Common questions

Is Market Basket Pure honey healthy?

Market Basket Pure honey scores 95/100 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 minimally processed.

How processed is Market Basket Pure honey?

Market Basket Pure honey is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Market Basket Pure 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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Market Basket Pure honey

Name: Market Basket Pure honey
Brand: Market Basket

Market Basket

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by DeMoulas Super Markets, Inc.

Category Honey

Summary

This product is a single-ingredient food, consisting solely of honey, which is minimally processed. As a natural sweetener, it contains sugars but is free from artificial additives, preservatives, or seed oils, making it a high-quality processed culinary ingredient. The simplicity and purity of the ingredient list contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 1

Honey

Good

Traditional whole-food sweetener with trace enzymes and antioxidants.

Risks

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

Benefits

Honey contains antioxidants and has antibacterial properties, which may support immune health and wound healing.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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