Common questions

Is Cafe Rey Tradicional Costa Rica Ground Coffee 500 gram healthy?

Cafe Rey Tradicional Costa Rica Ground Coffee 500 gram scores 71/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains high-quality strictly hard bean coffee, which is known for its rich flavor and antioxidant content.

How processed is Cafe Rey Tradicional Costa Rica Ground Coffee 500 gram?

Cafe Rey Tradicional Costa Rica Ground Coffee 500 gram is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cafe Rey Tradicional Costa Rica Ground Coffee 500 gram's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, 100% strictly hard bean coffee counts in its favor; cane sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cafe Rey Tradicional Costa Rica Ground Coffee 500 gram

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$25.45 · 500 g · $25.45 / count

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Coffee

Summary

This product contains high-quality strictly hard bean coffee, which is known for its rich flavor and antioxidant content. However, the addition of cane sugar and chocolate increases the level of processing, which limits the score. Despite the processing level, the absence of harmful additives and the use of beneficial ingredients contribute positively to its rating.

Key ingredients 3

100% strictly hard bean coffee

Good

This ingredient is high-quality coffee beans known for their rich flavor and natural antioxidants, making it a beneficial choice for coffee lovers.

chocolate

Neutral

Chocolate provides flavor and a mild source of antioxidants, but its overall impact depends on quantity and type used.

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cane sugar

Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but is associated with excess calorie intake and potential health concerns when consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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