Picante

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Is Picante healthy?

Picante scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product contains primarily whole food ingredients such as crushed tomatoes and jalapeno peppers, which are minimally processed and provide beneficial nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Picante?

Picante is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

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Picante

H-E-B
85 Excellent

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by H-E-B
Category Condiments
Summary

This product contains primarily whole food ingredients such as crushed tomatoes and jalapeno peppers, which are minimally processed and provide beneficial nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants. The ingredient list is short and free from harmful additives, artificial colors, or seed oils, contributing to a clean label. Despite being processed, the absence of major red flags allows it to achieve a high score within its category.

Key ingredients 9

Crushed Tomatoes
Neutral

Whole food base providing natural flavor and moisture without synthetic additives.

Water
Neutral

Used for consistency and hydration with no nutritional impact.

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Concentrated Crushed Tomatoes
Neutral

Tomato paste or concentrate used to enhance thickness and rich flavor.

Jalapeno Peppers
Neutral

Natural vegetable providing heat and flavor.

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Onion
Neutral

Whole food ingredient used for savory flavor.

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Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Common pantry acid used for tanginess and preservation.

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Dried Onion
Neutral

Dehydrated whole food used for concentrated savory flavor.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement.

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Dried Garlic
Neutral

Dehydrated whole food used to add aromatic depth.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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