Garlic

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Is Garlic healthy?

Garlic scores 93/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Garlic is a whole food that is minimally processed, typically involving simple peeling and chopping, which preserves its beneficial compounds.

How processed is Garlic?

Garlic is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Garlic's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Garlic 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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Garlic

93 Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$1.63 · 3 pack · 3 oz · $8.69 / lb
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Summary

Garlic is a whole food that is minimally processed, typically involving simple peeling and chopping, which preserves its beneficial compounds. It is known for its potential health benefits, including antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it an excellent choice for enhancing flavor and providing health benefits in cooking.

Key ingredients 1

Garlic
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Garlic is a natural ingredient known for its potential health benefits, including antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It is minimally processed, typically involving simple peeling and chopping, which preserves its beneficial compounds. Garlic is often used in cooking to enhance flavor and provide health benefits.

Benefits

Garlic is rich in allicin, which may support cardiovascular health and boost the immune system. It also contains antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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