Thrive Market Pitted Green Olives

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Common questions

Is Thrive Market Pitted Green Olives healthy?

Thrive Market Pitted Green Olives scores 70/100 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 olives and organic extra virgin olive oil, which provide healthy fats and antioxidants.

How processed is Thrive Market Pitted Green Olives?

Thrive Market Pitted Green Olives is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Thrive Market Pitted Green Olives' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Olives (Beldi, Manzanilla), Ascorbic Acid, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil count in its favor; Sunflower Oil, Potassium Sorbate 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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Thrive Market Pitted Green Olives

Thrive Market
70 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Olives
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like olives and organic extra virgin olive oil, which provide healthy fats and antioxidants. However, the presence of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, and potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative, detracts from its overall healthiness. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite some high-quality components.

Key ingredients 10

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Very Good

Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality fat rich in antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated fats, beneficial for overall health.

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Olives (Beldi, Manzanilla)
Good

Olives are a natural source of healthy fats and antioxidants, making them a nutritious addition to your diet.

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is a neutral ingredient in most food products.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor and preservation, and in moderation, it is a common ingredient in many foods.

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Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor to the product without significant health concerns.

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Lactic Acid
Neutral

Lactic acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, commonly used in food processing.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavoring agent that maintains the product's acidity.

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Potassium Sorbate
Bad

Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is highly processed and contains a high level of omega-6 fatty acids, which can contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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