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Common questions

Is Pita healthy?

Pita scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pita bread is made with stone ground whole wheat flour, which is a beneficial ingredient due to its minimal processing and nutrient retention.

How processed is Pita?

Pita is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pita's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour, Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Non-Bromated) count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pita

Middle east bakery
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Middle East Bakery, Inc.
Category Bread
Summary

This pita bread is made with stone ground whole wheat flour, which is a beneficial ingredient due to its minimal processing and nutrient retention. However, it is classified as a processed food, which limits its potential score. The ingredient list is relatively clean, with no harmful additives or seed oils, but the presence of a natural mold inhibitor indicates some level of processing.

Key ingredients 6

Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour
Good

This ingredient is minimally processed and retains more nutrients, making it a healthy choice for whole grain consumption.

Wheat Flour (Unbleached, Non-Bromated)
Good

Unbleached, non-bromated wheat flour is less processed and free from chemical bleaching agents, supporting natural baking.

Water
Neutral

Water is essential for dough formation and contains no harmful substances, making it a neutral ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Yeast
Neutral

Baker's/nutritional yeast in standard use — benign.

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Natural Mold Inhibitor (Cultured Wheat)
Neutral

This cultured wheat acts as a natural preservative, reducing the need for artificial additives.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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