Inspired to Cook by Sainsbury's Garlic Flavoured Olive Oil
Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This garlic-flavored olive oil is primarily composed of refined olive oil, which is a processed culinary ingredient. While it includes beneficial garlic extract, the refining process of the olive oil reduces its nutritional quality compared to extra virgin olive oil. The product's processing level and the use of refined oil contribute to a moderate score.
Key ingredients 8
Olive oilVery Good
Olive oil is well-known for its high content of beneficial monounsaturated fats and antioxidants, making it a very good ingredient.
See more about Olive oil →Virgin olive oilVery Good
Virgin olive oil retains more natural nutrients and antioxidants, providing significant health benefits.
Refined olive oilGood
Refined olive oil is a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats and has undergone processing to remove impurities, making it a beneficial ingredient.
Garlic extractGood
Garlic extract adds flavor and contains compounds associated with health-promoting properties, making it a good ingredient.
GarlicGood
Fresh garlic is rich in antioxidants and bioactive compounds, contributing positively to flavor and health.
See more about Garlic →Oil and fatNeutral
This general category indicates the presence of fats and oils, which are neutral in terms of health impact without specific details.
See more about Oil and fat →Vegetable oil and fatBad
This ingredient is considered negative due to its highly processed nature and potential for unhealthy fat composition.
See more about Vegetable oil and fat →Vegetable oilBad
Vegetable oil is often highly processed and may contain trans fats or oxidized compounds, making it less healthy.
See more about Vegetable oil →Processing
Processed Culinary Ingredients
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