Specially Selected Chile Verde

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Is Specially Selected Chile Verde healthy?

Specially Selected Chile Verde scores 63/100 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 pork, tomatillo, and fire-roasted jalapeno peppers, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants.

How processed is Specially Selected Chile Verde?

Specially Selected Chile Verde is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Specially Selected Chile Verde's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomatillo, Fire Roasted Jalapeno Pepper, Garlic powder count in its favor; Pork, Canola Oil 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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Specially Selected Chile Verde

Specially Selected
63 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Aldi
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like pork, tomatillo, and fire-roasted jalapeno peppers, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants. However, the presence of canola oil, a highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The product's processing level also limits its score, despite the presence of some nutritious components.

Key ingredients 6

Tomatillo
Good

Tomatillos are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, supporting immune health and overall wellness.

Fire Roasted Jalapeno Pepper
Good

Jalapenos add flavor and are a good source of vitamin C and capsaicin, which may boost metabolism.

Garlic powder
Good

Garlic powder provides antioxidants and flavor, and may support immune function.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Pork
Bad

Pork is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, which can impact heart health if consumed excessively.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

Canola oil is highly processed and contains trans fats, which are linked to negative cardiovascular effects.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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