Honey

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Common questions

Is Honey healthy?

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, minimally processed honey, which is a natural sweetener with beneficial antioxidants and trace nutrients.

How processed is Honey?

Honey is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally 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

Ames Farm
95 Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Honey
Summary

This product is a single-ingredient, minimally processed honey, which is a natural sweetener with beneficial antioxidants and trace nutrients. Its high quality and lack of harmful additives contribute to a strong rating.

Key ingredients 1

Honey
Good

Pure honey is a minimally processed natural sweetener that contains beneficial antioxidants and trace nutrients.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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