Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Is Sun Dried Tomatoes healthy?

Sun Dried Tomatoes 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 sun dried tomatoes, onions, and garlic, which are rich in nutrients and antioxidants.

How processed is Sun Dried Tomatoes?

Sun Dried Tomatoes is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sun Dried Tomatoes' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Onions, Garlic, Spices count in its favor; Blended Oils, Sulfur Dioxide 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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Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Vegetables
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like sun dried tomatoes, onions, and garlic, which are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. However, the presence of blended oils, including sunflower oil, raises concerns due to its high omega-6 content and potential inflammatory effects. Additionally, sulfur dioxide is used as a preservative, which can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. The processing level further limits the potential score.

Key ingredients 8

Onions
Good

Onions are a nutritious vegetable that adds flavor and beneficial compounds to the product.

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Garlic
Good

Garlic is known for its potential health benefits and adds a distinctive flavor to the product.

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Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Sun Dried Tomatoes
Neutral

Sun dried tomatoes are a natural ingredient that provides flavor and some nutrients without strong positive or negative connotations.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is a common seasoning that can impact health if consumed excessively but is neutral in flavor contribution.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, with no strong positive or negative effects.

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Sulfur Dioxide
Bad

Sulfur dioxide is a preservative that can cause sensitivities in some individuals and is considered a negative additive.

Blended Oils
Very Bad

Contains: Sunflower and Olive Oils. These oils are high in fats and can contribute to negative health effects if consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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