YummyLogy Caution
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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UnfilteredFiltration removes pollen, which destroys traceability and is the only way to verify geographic origin.
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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.
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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 New England Raw & Unfiltered Honey is a 32 oz bottle of unpasteurized honey sourced directly from American beekeepers, featuring the lighter floral notes typical of the New England region. Because it's never heated or filtered, it retains natural enzymes and pollen, making it useful for those seeking a less processed sweetener for beverages, baking, and breakfast foods. It's a straightforward choice for home cooks and tea drinkers who want sourced, raw honey without additives.