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Hard-Boiled Eggs

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Is Hard-Boiled Eggs healthy?

Hard-Boiled Eggs scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product consists primarily of eggs, which are a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to its health profile.

How processed is Hard-Boiled Eggs?

Hard-Boiled Eggs is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Hard-Boiled Eggs' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Eggs counts in its favor; Sodium Benzoate 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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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Prime Foods, LLC
Category Eggs
Summary

This product consists primarily of eggs, which are a high-quality source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to its health profile. However, the presence of sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative, slightly detracts from its overall score due to potential health concerns. Despite this, the product remains minimally processed, maintaining a high rating.

Key ingredients 4

Eggs
Good

Eggs are a natural source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making them a nutritious choice.

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Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric Acid is commonly used as a preservative or flavor enhancer and is generally recognized as safe in small amounts.

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Sodium Benzoate
Bad

Synthetic preservative that can form benzene in the presence of vitamin C.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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