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Pure honey

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Is Pure honey healthy?

Pure honey scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists of 100% pure honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential health benefits such as antioxidants and antibacterial properties.

How processed is Pure honey?

Pure honey is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive 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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Pure honey

Coles
80 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Coles Group
Category Honey
Summary

This product consists of 100% pure honey, which is a natural sweetener with potential health benefits such as antioxidants and antibacterial properties. The processing level is low, as it is a single-ingredient product without any additives or artificial ingredients, contributing to its high score. However, the high sugar content is a consideration, though it is naturally occurring in honey.

Key ingredients 1

Honey
Good

Honey is a natural sweetener with potential health benefits. It contains antioxidants and has antibacterial properties. The quality of honey can vary based on its source and processing, with raw honey being more beneficial than processed varieties.

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 antioxidants and has antibacterial properties that can support immune health. It is a natural source of energy and can soothe sore throats.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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