El Pinto Green Chile Sauce Medium

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Is El Pinto Green Chile Sauce Medium healthy?

El Pinto Green Chile Sauce Medium scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This green chile sauce features a clean ingredient list with beneficial components like tomatoes, roasted green chiles, and garlic, which provide vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is El Pinto Green Chile Sauce Medium?

El Pinto Green Chile Sauce Medium is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive El Pinto Green Chile Sauce Medium's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sea salt, 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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El Pinto Green Chile Sauce Medium

El Pinto
85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$51.87 · 16 oz · pack of 6 · $0.54 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by El Pinto Inc.
Category Condiments
Summary

This green chile sauce features a clean ingredient list with beneficial components like tomatoes, roasted green chiles, and garlic, which provide vitamins and antioxidants. The product is processed but contains minimal additives, with only citric acid used to maintain texture and acidity. The absence of harmful ingredients such as seed oils or artificial additives supports a higher score within the processed food category.

Key ingredients 8

Sea salt
Good

Sea salt is a natural mineral source that enhances flavor and contains trace minerals beneficial for health.

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Garlic
Good

Whole food with well-documented cardiovascular and immune benefits.

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Tomatoes
Neutral

Tomatoes are a natural fruit rich in vitamins and antioxidants, contributing to a healthy diet without added processing.

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Roasted green chiles
Neutral

Green chiles provide flavor and nutrients like vitamin C, and are minimally processed in this product.

Caramelized onions
Neutral

Onions add natural sweetness and nutrients, with caramelization enhancing flavor without significant nutrient loss.

Calcium chloride
Neutral

Calcium chloride is used as a food additive to maintain texture and stability, with minimal health impact.

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Citric acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer derived from citrus fruits, commonly used in processed foods.

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En:e330
Neutral

E330 is the code for citric acid, a common additive that helps preserve the product and maintain flavor.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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