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Pura Vida Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

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Common questions

Is Pura Vida Garlic Parmesan Green Beans healthy?

Pura Vida Garlic Parmesan Green Beans 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 high-quality ingredients such as green beans, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic, which are minimally processed and offer nutritional benefits.

How processed is Pura Vida Garlic Parmesan Green Beans?

Pura Vida Garlic Parmesan Green Beans is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pura Vida Garlic Parmesan Green Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Green Beans, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Pura Vida Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

Pura Vida
60 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Vera Bradley
Category Vegetables
Summary

This product contains high-quality ingredients such as green beans, extra virgin olive oil, and garlic, which are minimally processed and offer nutritional benefits. However, the presence of natamycin as a mold inhibitor and the overall processing level of the product contribute to its classification as ultra-processed, which limits its health rating despite the beneficial components.

Key ingredients 8

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Very Good

Extra virgin olive oil is a healthy fat that provides monounsaturated fats and antioxidants beneficial for heart health.

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Green Beans
Good

Green beans are a nutritious vegetable rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, supporting overall health.

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Garlic
Good

Garlic is known for its potential immune-boosting properties and adds flavor without added calories.

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Himalayan Pink Salt
Good

Himalayan pink salt provides minerals and enhances flavor, but should be used in moderation due to its sodium content.

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Black Pepper
Good

Black pepper adds flavor and contains antioxidants that may support digestion and overall health.

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Parmesan Cheese
Neutral

Parmesan cheese adds flavor and calcium but is also high in saturated fat and sodium, which should be consumed in moderation.

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rBST Free (pasteurized part skim cow milk, salt, cultures, enzymes, powder cellulose [anti caking], natamycin [mold inhibitor])
Neutral

This ingredient indicates dairy from cows not treated with rBST, but it is processed and contains additives, making it neutral.

Yeast
Neutral

Yeast is used for fermentation and flavor, but in this context, it is a neutral ingredient with no significant health impact.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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