Large pitted olives

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Is Large pitted olives healthy?

Large pitted olives scores 72/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains black pitted olives, which are a good source of healthy fats and antioxidants.

How processed is Large pitted olives?

Large pitted olives is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Large pitted olives' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Black Pitted 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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Large pitted olives

Tuscan Garden
72 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This product contains black pitted olives, which are a good source of healthy fats and antioxidants. However, the presence of ferrous gluconate as a color stabilizer indicates a level of processing that detracts from its overall healthiness. The product is processed, which limits its score, and the use of synthetic additives like ferrous gluconate further impacts its rating.

Key ingredients 5

Black Pitted Olives
Good

Olives are a good source of healthy fats and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition.

Water
Neutral

Water is a common base ingredient that helps keep the product moist and is generally neutral in health impact.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Stabilizer: Ferrous Gluconate
Neutral

Ferrous Gluconate is used as a stabilizer and iron supplement, with a neutral impact when consumed in typical amounts.

En:e579
Neutral

E579 is an additive used for preservation or stabilization, generally considered safe in regulated quantities.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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