GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA SAUCE

Common questions

Is GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA SAUCE healthy?

GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA SAUCE scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pasta sauce contains mostly organic ingredients, which are beneficial due to their lack of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.

How processed is GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA SAUCE?

GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA SAUCE is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA SAUCE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Diced Tomatoes, Organic Dehydrated Garlic, Organic Dehydrated Basil count in its favor; Organic Canola Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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GARLIC LOVER'S PASTA SAUCE

Central Market
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Pasta
Summary

This pasta sauce contains mostly organic ingredients, which are beneficial due to their lack of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. However, the presence of organic canola oil, a highly processed seed oil, detracts from its healthiness due to its potential inflammatory effects. The sauce is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the overall clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 8

Organic Diced Tomatoes
Good

Organic diced tomatoes are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, adding flavor and nutritional value to the sauce.

Organic Dehydrated Garlic
Good

Dehydrated garlic provides natural flavor and contains compounds that may support immune health.

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Organic Dehydrated Basil
Good

Dehydrated basil adds aromatic flavor and is rich in antioxidants, enhancing the sauce's taste and nutritional profile.

Organic Black Pepper
Good

Black pepper adds a spicy kick and contains piperine, which may aid digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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Organic Dehydrated Oregano
Good

Dehydrated oregano provides a robust flavor and is known for its antioxidant properties, enriching the sauce's profile.

Water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient that helps achieve the desired sauce consistency without adding calories or nutrients.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Organic Canola Oil
Very Bad

Organic canola oil is highly processed and contains unhealthy fats, which can be less beneficial for overall health.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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