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Pinto Beans

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Is Pinto Beans healthy?

Pinto Beans scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains organic pinto beans, which are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, and sea salt, which provides trace minerals.

How processed is Pinto Beans?

Pinto Beans is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Pinto Beans' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Pinto Beans, Sea Salt, Prepared Pinto Beans 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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Pinto Beans

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Grocery Outlet
Category Beans
Summary

This product contains organic pinto beans, which are a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, and sea salt, which provides trace minerals. However, the presence of calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative, raises concerns due to potential health impacts with long-term consumption. The product is processed, which limits its score despite the use of organic ingredients.

Key ingredients 7

Organic Pinto Beans
Very Good

Organic pinto beans are a nutritious source of plant-based protein and fiber, supporting overall health and digestion.

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Prepared Pinto Beans
Very Good

Prepared pinto beans are convenient and retain their nutritional benefits, making them a healthy ready-to-eat option.

Sea Salt
Good

Sea salt adds flavor and contains natural minerals, enhancing the taste without artificial additives.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and is a neutral ingredient that helps prepare the beans.

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Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation to maintain a balanced diet.

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Calcium Chloride
Neutral

Calcium chloride is a food additive used to maintain firmness and quality in canned beans.

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Calcium Disodium EDTA
Neutral

EDTA is a preservative that prevents spoilage and maintains product stability, though it is an additive.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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