Common questions

Is Basil leaves healthy?

Basil leaves scores 98/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists solely of organic basil leaves, which are minimally processed and offer numerous health benefits.

How processed is Basil leaves?

Basil leaves is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Basil leaves's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic basil leaves 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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Basil leaves

Name: Basil leaves
Brand: Simple Truth Organic

Simple Truth Organic

Excellent

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Kroger

Category Vegetables

Summary

This product consists solely of organic basil leaves, which are minimally processed and offer numerous health benefits. Being organic, they are free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, enhancing their nutritional profile. The simplicity and purity of the ingredient list contribute to a high rating, reflecting its excellent quality and minimal processing.

Key ingredients 1

Organic basil leaves

Very Good

Organic basil leaves are a minimally processed ingredient with numerous health benefits. Being organic, they are free from synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, enhancing their nutritional profile. Basil is rich in antioxidants and essential oils that may support immune health.

Benefits

Basil leaves are rich in antioxidants and essential oils that may support immune health and reduce inflammation.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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