Common questions

Is Light tasting olive oil healthy?

Light tasting olive oil scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This light tasting olive oil is a blend of refined and virgin olive oils, which results in a moderate level of processing.

How processed is Light tasting olive oil?

Light tasting olive oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Light tasting olive oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Virgin Olive Oil 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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Light tasting olive oil

Name: Light tasting olive oil
Brand: H-E-B

H-E-B

Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by H-E-B

Category Cooking Oils

Summary

This light tasting olive oil is a blend of refined and virgin olive oils, which results in a moderate level of processing. While virgin olive oil retains beneficial antioxidants and nutrients, the inclusion of refined olive oil indicates some loss of these qualities. Despite this, the product still offers healthy monounsaturated fats, making it a reasonable choice for cooking.

Key ingredients 2

Virgin Olive Oil

Very Good

Virgin olive oil is minimally processed and retains natural antioxidants, contributing to its high-quality profile and pleasant flavor.

Refined Olive Oil

Neutral

Refined olive oil is processed to remove impurities, resulting in a neutral flavor and appearance, which makes it a versatile cooking ingredient.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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