Minced garlic

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Common questions

Is Minced garlic healthy?

Minced garlic scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This minced garlic product contains simple ingredients: garlic, water, and citric acid, which help preserve freshness.

How processed is Minced garlic?

Minced garlic is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Minced 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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Minced garlic

365 Whole Foods Market
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Whole Foods Market
Category Condiments
Summary

This minced garlic product contains simple ingredients: garlic, water, and citric acid, which help preserve freshness. While garlic is a beneficial ingredient with health-promoting properties, the presence of citric acid and the processing involved in packaging it as a ready-to-use product slightly reduce its score. The product's processing level limits its maximum potential score, but it remains a healthy choice due to its clean ingredient list.

Key ingredients 3

Garlic
Good

Garlic is a natural ingredient known for its potential health benefits, including antimicrobial properties. It is minimally processed and retains most of its nutritional value. Garlic is rich in compounds like allicin, which may support cardiovascular health.

Benefits

Garlic is known for its potential to support immune function and cardiovascular health due to its bioactive compounds.

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Water
Neutral

Water is used as a solvent and carrier in food products. It is a neutral ingredient with no direct nutritional impact. Water helps maintain the desired consistency and moisture content in the product.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a common food additive used as a preservative and flavor enhancer. It is naturally found in citrus fruits and is generally recognized as safe. Citric acid helps maintain the product's freshness and prevents spoilage.

Risks

In rare cases, citric acid may cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Benefits

Citric acid can enhance flavor and preserve the freshness of food products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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