Common questions

Is Raw Unfiltered Honey healthy?

Raw Unfiltered Honey scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists solely of honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

How processed is Raw Unfiltered Honey?

Raw Unfiltered Honey is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Raw Unfiltered 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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Raw Unfiltered Honey

Name: Raw Unfiltered Honey
Brand: Kirkland

Kirkland

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Costco

Category Honey

Summary

This product consists solely of honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Despite being classified as processed, it retains beneficial enzymes and nutrients, offering health benefits beyond those of refined sugars. The clean, single-ingredient nature of this product supports a high score within its category.

Key ingredients 1

Honey

Good

Honey is a natural sweetener with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It is minimally processed, retaining beneficial enzymes and nutrients. Compared to refined sugars, honey offers additional health benefits due to its bioactive compounds.

Risks

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

Benefits

Contains antioxidants and has antimicrobial properties that can support immune health. Provides a natural source of energy and may have soothing effects on the throat.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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