At a glance
Summary
This product contains cucumbers, which are a beneficial whole food ingredient, but it also includes sodium benzoate, a preservative with potential health concerns, and polysorbate 80, an emulsifier that may impact gut health. The presence of natural flavors, which are highly processed and lack transparency, further affects the score. Despite being a processed food, the inclusion of turmeric for color is a positive aspect.
Key ingredients 9
TurmericGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Turmeric →CucumbersNeutral
Whole vegetable base providing hydration and dietary fiber.
See more about Cucumbers →WaterNeutral
Essential base liquid used for brining.
See more about Water →VinegarNeutral
Used for pickling and preservation, contributing acidity and flavor.
See more about Vinegar →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used for seasoning and preservation.
See more about Salt →Calcium ChlorideNeutral
Common firming agent used to maintain the crisp texture of vegetables.
See more about Calcium Chloride →Sodium BenzoateBad
Synthetic preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C.
See more about Sodium Benzoate →Natural FlavorsBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavors →Polysorbate 80Bad
Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.
See more about Polysorbate 80 →Processing
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