Plantain Chips

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Common questions

Is Plantain Chips healthy?

Plantain Chips scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is made from plantains, palm oil, and salt, which are relatively simple ingredients.

How processed is Plantain Chips?

Plantain Chips is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Plantain Chips' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Plantains counts in its favor; Non-hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm oil) 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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Plantain Chips

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Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Ahold Delhaize
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is made from plantains, palm oil, and salt, which are relatively simple ingredients. However, the use of palm oil, despite being non-hydrogenated, contributes to a high saturated fat content and raises environmental concerns. The product is processed, which limits its potential score, but the absence of artificial additives or seed oils is a positive aspect.

Key ingredients 3

Plantains
Good

Plantains are a natural fruit that provides essential nutrients and dietary fiber, making them a wholesome ingredient.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Non-hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm oil)
Bad

Palm oil is often processed and high in saturated fats, which can be less healthy when consumed in excess.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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