Raw honey

88 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Honey
Summary

Raw honey is a minimally processed product that retains its natural enzymes and nutrients, offering antioxidant properties and trace amounts of vitamins and minerals. Its single-ingredient nature and lack of additives contribute to its high rating, reflecting excellent ingredient quality and minimal processing. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Honey
Good

Honey is a natural sweetener with antioxidant properties. It contains trace amounts of vitamins and minerals and has been used traditionally for its potential health benefits. Raw honey is minimally processed, preserving its natural enzymes and nutrients.

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 provides natural sweetness and contains antioxidants that may support overall health. It also has antibacterial properties and can soothe sore throats.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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Common questions

Is Raw honey healthy?

Raw honey scores 88/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Raw honey is a minimally processed product that retains its natural enzymes and nutrients, offering antioxidant properties and trace amounts of vitamins and minerals.

How processed is Raw honey?

Raw honey is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Raw 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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