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CHILI POWDER

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Is CHILI POWDER healthy?

CHILI POWDER scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chili powder contains beneficial ingredients like chili pepper and garlic, which offer health benefits such as antioxidants and potential cardiovascular support.

How processed is CHILI POWDER?

CHILI POWDER is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive CHILI POWDER's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Spices, Garlic 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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CHILI POWDER

McCormick Gourmet
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by McCormick & Company
Category Condiments
Summary

This chili powder contains beneficial ingredients like chili pepper and garlic, which offer health benefits such as antioxidants and potential cardiovascular support. However, the presence of silicon dioxide as an anti-caking agent and the inclusion of salt contribute to its processed nature. While the ingredient list is relatively clean, the product's processing level limits its score.

Key ingredients 5

Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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Chili pepper
Neutral

Chili peppers add flavor and heat without significant health concerns, making them a neutral ingredient in this product.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Silicon Dioxide
Neutral

Silicon dioxide is used as an anti-caking agent to keep the powder free-flowing, with no significant health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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