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Olive oil

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Is Olive oil healthy?

Olive oil scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This olive oil product contains high-quality extra virgin olive oil and virgin olive oil, which are beneficial due to their monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

How processed is Olive oil?

Olive oil is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Olive oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Extra virgin olive oil, Dried Garlic, Refined Olive Oil count in its favor; Soy lecithin, Dimethyl silicone, Propellant are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Olive oil

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65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 4
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by "Schwarz Group"
Category Cooking Oils
Summary

This olive oil product contains high-quality extra virgin olive oil and virgin olive oil, which are beneficial due to their monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. However, the inclusion of soy lecithin and dimethyl silicone introduces concerns due to their processed nature and potential health impacts. The presence of these additives and the level of processing reduce the overall health score despite the beneficial oils.

Key ingredients 8

Extra virgin olive oil
Very Good

Extra virgin olive oil is minimally processed and retains high levels of antioxidants and healthy fats, making it a nutritious choice for cooking and dressing.

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Refined Olive Oil
Very Good

Refined olive oil is processed to remove impurities, offering a stable source of healthy fats suitable for cooking, though it has fewer antioxidants than extra virgin varieties.

Virgin Olive Oil
Very Good

Virgin olive oil is cold-pressed and retains many beneficial compounds, making it a nutritious option for culinary use.

Dried Garlic
Good

Dried garlic adds flavor and contains beneficial compounds like antioxidants, supporting overall health and immune function.

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Natural Garlic Flavouring
Neutral

Natural garlic flavoring provides garlic taste without the nutritional benefits of fresh garlic, serving mainly as a flavor enhancer.

Soy lecithin
Bad

Soy lecithin is a processed additive that may contain genetically modified ingredients and is often used as an emulsifier, which some consumers prefer to avoid.

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Dimethyl silicone
Bad

Dimethyl silicone is a synthetic compound used as an anti-foaming agent, which is not beneficial for health and is generally considered a chemical additive.

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Propellant
Bad

Propellants are chemicals used to dispense products and are not intended for ingestion, raising concerns about chemical exposure.

Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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