Olives with pimiento

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Is Olives with pimiento healthy?

Olives with pimiento scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains manzanilla olives, which are a source of healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.

How processed is Olives with pimiento?

Olives with pimiento is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Olives with pimiento's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Manzanilla Olives 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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Olives with pimiento

Tuscan Garden
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Aldi
Category Olives
Summary

This product contains manzanilla olives, which are a source of healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. However, it is considered ultra-processed due to the presence of multiple additives such as sodium alginate, guar gum, and calcium chloride. The processing level and the use of additives limit its health score despite the beneficial properties of olives.

Key ingredients 8

Manzanilla Olives
Good

Whole fruit providing healthy monounsaturated fats and natural antioxidants.

Water
Neutral

Used as a basic liquid medium for packing the olives.

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Pimiento Paste
Neutral

Traditional pepper-based filling used to stuff the olives.

Sodium Alginate
Neutral

Natural seaweed-derived gelling agent used to help hold the pimiento paste together.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

Plant-derived dietary fiber used as a thickener and stabilizer.

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Calcium Chloride
Neutral

Firming agent commonly used to maintain the crisp texture of pickled vegetables.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary seasoning used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Organic acid used to regulate acidity and preserve the product.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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