Herbs

12 products ranked by Scout score

Best herbs right now

Cal-Organic Farms Organic Dill 95/100
Scout's analysis: USDA certified organic dill from Cal-Organic Farms. Grown without synthetic pesticides or herbicides, tested non-GMO, and sold loose with no fumigation. Rich in…
Cal-Organic Farms Cilantro 95/100
Scout's analysis: USDA certified organic cilantro from Cal-Organic Farms. Grown in the United States without synthetic pesticides, non-GMO verified, and sold loose. Contains moderate…
Back to the Roots Basil Culinary Blend 94/100
Scout's analysis: USDA organic culinary basil blend from Back to the Roots featuring Thai Basil, Lime & Lemon Basil, Genovese DOP Basil, and Red Rubin. Grown in the USA with no…

What to skip

Simple Truth Organic Turkish Bay Leaves 80/100
Scout's analysis: USDA organic Turkish bay leaves from The Kroger Co., sourced from Turkey. Non-GMO verified and packaged in cardboard. Provides flavor and aroma in culinary applications…
Soli Organic Thyme 80/100
Scout's analysis: USDA organic thyme from Soli Organic (80 Acres Farms). Packaged in plastic. Provides antioxidant activity, antimicrobial properties, and minor anti-inflammatory effects…
Organics Chives 82/100
Scout's analysis: USDA organic dried chives. Non-GMO verified with no fumigation treatments. A source of antioxidants, vitamin K, and vitamin A with minimal processing.

What the better herbs have in common

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Common questions about herbs

What scores highest in herbs on Scout?

Cal-Organic Farms Organic Dill leads Scout's herbs ranking at 95/100, followed by Cal-Organic Farms Cilantro (95) and Back to the Roots Basil Culinary Blend (94). Scores compare products within the category on ingredients, processing, packaging and any lab results.

What should I avoid in herbs?

Simple Truth Organic Turkish Bay Leaves scores 80/100, the lowest of the 12 products Scout has analyzed in herbs; next lowest are Soli Organic Thyme (80) and Organics Chives (82). Each product page lists the ingredients behind the number.

How does Scout score herbs?

Every product in herbs gets one 1–100 score for comparison within its category: the full ingredient list judged by a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. Lab results are disclosed, not scored. Scout takes no payment for scores or placement.

How Scout scores herbs

One 1–100 score per product, judged within its category: every ingredient on the label through a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. No brand pays for a score or a position on this list. Read the full methodology →