Kosher dill spears

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Is Kosher dill spears healthy?

Kosher dill spears scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains beneficial ingredients like cucumbers and distilled vinegar, which are minimally processed and provide health benefits.

How processed is Kosher dill spears?

Kosher dill spears is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kosher dill spears' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cucumbers, Distilled Vinegar, Turmeric Extract count in its favor; Polysorbate 80, Natural Flavor are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Kosher dill spears

65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$8.64 · 16 oz · $0.54 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Pickles
Summary

The product contains beneficial ingredients like cucumbers and distilled vinegar, which are minimally processed and provide health benefits. However, the presence of polysorbate 80 and natural flavors, which are synthetic and lack transparency, respectively, contribute to its processed nature. The high salt content and the use of additives further impact its overall healthiness, limiting its score despite some redeeming qualities.

Key ingredients 8

Cucumbers
Good

Cucumbers are a fresh vegetable that provides hydration and essential nutrients, making them a healthy component of the product.

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Distilled Vinegar
Good

Distilled vinegar adds flavor and acts as a natural preservative, enhancing the taste without harmful effects.

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Turmeric Extract
Good

Turmeric extract adds a natural color and flavor, and is known for its antioxidant properties.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a base to keep the product moist and is essential for hydration, with no significant health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Calcium Chloride
Neutral

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

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Polysorbate 80
Bad

Polysorbate 80 is an additive that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential health concerns associated with artificial emulsifiers.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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