Common questions

Is Cretan Blossom Honey healthy?

Cretan Blossom Honey scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Cretan Blossom Honey is a single-ingredient product, consisting solely of honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential health benefits such as antioxidants and antimicrobial properties.

How processed is Cretan Blossom Honey?

Cretan Blossom Honey is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Cretan Blossom 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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Cretan Blossom Honey

Name: Cretan Blossom Honey
Brand: Eridanous

Eridanous

Excellent

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Category Honey

Summary

Cretan Blossom Honey is a single-ingredient product, consisting solely of honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential health benefits such as antioxidants and antimicrobial properties. It is minimally processed, preserving its natural enzymes and nutrients, making it a high-quality culinary ingredient. The absence of additives or harmful ingredients contributes to its excellent rating.

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 trace amounts of vitamins and minerals.

Risks

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

Benefits

Contains antioxidants that may help reduce oxidative stress and support immune function. Provides a natural source of energy and has been used traditionally for its soothing properties.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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