YummyLogy verdict
YummyLogy Caution
Standard-3 pts
Natural Sweetener: missing required 'Raw (unheated)'
Why this verdict?
Ingredients
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HoneyWhole-food sweetener.
Quality signals tier: industrial · score: -3
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Single origin / monofloralSingle-source honey (named flower or region) is traceable; generic "honey" is typically a global blend whose origin and quality are unverifiable.
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Blend / imported from multiple countriesMulti-country honey blends defeat traceability. China-routed honey, often diluted with corn or rice syrup, is the most common adulterant in this category.
Missing signals that would raise the tier
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Raw (unheated)Raw honey is unheated, preserving enzymes (diastase, invertase), pollen, and antibacterial compounds destroyed at >140°F pasteurization.
Quality signals tier: standard · score: 0
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Editor's overview
Local Hive's clover honey is a raw, unfiltered option sourced from US beekeepers, offering a light floral sweetness that works well in tea, coffee, baking, and breakfast applications. Because it's never heated or processed, it retains natural enzymes and pollen, making it appealing if you prefer honey in its unrefined state. The 16-ounce jar is suitable for regular household use across beverages and cooking.