Garlic Pepper Seasoning

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Common questions

Is Garlic Pepper Seasoning healthy?

Garlic Pepper Seasoning scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This seasoning blend contains beneficial ingredients such as garlic, black pepper, onion, paprika, and bell peppers, all of which are minimally processed and retain their natural health benefits.

How processed is Garlic Pepper Seasoning?

Garlic Pepper Seasoning is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Garlic Pepper Seasoning's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, garlic, black pepper, paprika count in its favor; brown sugar 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 Pepper Seasoning

Clover Valley
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Dollar General
Category Spices
Summary

This seasoning blend contains beneficial ingredients such as garlic, black pepper, onion, paprika, and bell peppers, all of which are minimally processed and retain their natural health benefits. However, the inclusion of brown sugar and the processed nature of the product slightly reduce its overall healthiness. Despite being processed, the seasoning uses clean, recognizable ingredients without artificial additives, which supports a higher score within its category.

Key ingredients 6

garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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black pepper
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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paprika
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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onion
Neutral

Onion provides flavor and nutrients, but in processed seasonings, it is generally considered neutral.

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red and green bell peppers
Neutral

Bell peppers are nutritious vegetables, but in seasoning mixes, they are considered neutral ingredients.

brown sugar
Bad

Brown sugar is a form of added sugar that can contribute to negative health effects when consumed in excess, which is why it is classified as bad.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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