Common questions

Is Great Value Fine Sea Salt 17.6 oz healthy?

Great Value Fine Sea Salt 17.6 oz scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists primarily of sea salt, which is a minimally processed ingredient retaining natural minerals.

How processed is Great Value Fine Sea Salt 17.6 oz?

Great Value Fine Sea Salt 17.6 oz is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Great Value Fine Sea Salt 17.6 oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea Salt, Magnesium 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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Great Value Fine Sea Salt 17.6 oz

Name: Great Value Fine Sea Salt 17.6 oz
Brand: Great Value

Great Value

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Walmart

Category Salt

Summary

This product consists primarily of sea salt, which is a minimally processed ingredient retaining natural minerals. The addition of a single anticaking agent, magnesium carbonate, is common in salt products to prevent clumping and does not significantly impact the overall quality. The product's simple ingredient list and minimal processing contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 3

Sea Salt

Good

Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor and is a traditional seasoning used in cooking.

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Magnesium

Good

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

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Carbonate (Anticaking Agent)

Neutral

Carbonate acts as an anticaking agent to keep the salt free-flowing and does not pose significant health concerns in typical amounts.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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