La Costeña Green Pickled Sliced Jalapeno Peppers

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Is La Costeña Green Pickled Sliced Jalapeno Peppers healthy?

La Costeña Green Pickled Sliced Jalapeno Peppers scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like jalapeno peppers, onions, and carrots, which are minimally processed and provide vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is La Costeña Green Pickled Sliced Jalapeno Peppers?

La Costeña Green Pickled Sliced Jalapeno Peppers is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive La Costeña Green Pickled Sliced Jalapeno Peppers' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, spices counts in its favor; soybean oil 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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La Costeña Green Pickled Sliced Jalapeno Peppers

La Costeña
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$64.68 · 26 oz · $5.39 / count
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by La Costeña Group Of Companies
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like jalapeno peppers, onions, and carrots, which are minimally processed and provide vitamins and antioxidants. However, the presence of soybean oil, a highly processed seed oil, detracts from its healthiness due to its potential inflammatory effects. The product's processing level also limits its score, as it is not a minimally processed food.

Key ingredients 8

spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Jalapeno peppers
Neutral

Jalapeno peppers are natural vegetables that add flavor and spice without added chemicals.

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water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient used for pickling and maintaining the product's moisture.

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onions
Neutral

Onions are natural vegetables that enhance flavor and are minimally processed.

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carrots
Neutral

Carrots are natural vegetables that contribute sweetness and texture to the product.

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vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar is a common preservative that helps maintain the pickled vegetables' freshness.

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iodized salt
Neutral

Iodized salt is used for flavor and preservation, providing essential iodine.

soybean oil
Very Bad

Soybean oil is highly processed and may contain trans fats or additives that are less healthy.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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