Garlic

91 Excellent

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Condiments
Summary

Garlic is a whole food that is minimally processed, retaining its natural compounds and health benefits. It is known for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it an excellent choice for a healthy diet. The lack of additives or harmful ingredients further enhances its nutritional profile. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Garlic
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Garlic is a nutrient-rich food known for its potential health benefits, including antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. It contains allicin, which is believed to contribute to its health-promoting effects. As a whole food, it is minimally processed and retains its natural compounds.

Benefits

Garlic is rich in vitamins and minerals, and its bioactive compounds may support cardiovascular health and immune function.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

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Common questions

Is Garlic healthy?

Garlic scores 91/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Garlic is a whole food that is minimally processed, retaining its natural compounds and health benefits.

How processed is Garlic?

Garlic is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Garlic's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Garlic 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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