Pita bread

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Is Pita bread healthy?

Pita bread scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This pita bread is made with organic ingredients, including wheat flour and malted barley flour, which are beneficial for providing carbohydrates and enhancing flavor.

How processed is Pita bread?

Pita bread is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pita bread's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Canola Oil, Organic Sugar 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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Pita bread

70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$2.80 · 8.8 oz · $0.32 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Tortillas and Wraps
Summary

This pita bread is made with organic ingredients, including wheat flour and malted barley flour, which are beneficial for providing carbohydrates and enhancing flavor. However, the presence of organic canola oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential inflammatory effects. The product is processed, which limits its score, but the use of organic ingredients and minimal additives are positive aspects.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Wheat Flour
Neutral

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

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Organic Malted Barley Flour
Neutral

Malted barley flour is a processed ingredient that provides some nutrients but is generally neutral in health impact.

Vinegar
Neutral

Vinegar is a common additive used for flavor and preservation, with no significant positive or negative health effects.

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Yeast
Neutral

Yeast is a natural leavening agent that is generally neutral in health impact, used to help dough rise.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is a common seasoning that is necessary in small amounts but can be problematic if consumed excessively.

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Organic Sugar
Bad

Added sugar can contribute to excess calorie intake and has been linked to various health issues when consumed in large amounts.

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Organic Canola Oil
Very Bad

Canola oil is highly processed and often contains trans fats or oxidized compounds, which are considered harmful when consumed frequently.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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