Common questions

Is Hard Boiled Egg healthy?

Hard Boiled Egg scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of minimally processed whole eggs, which are an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Hard Boiled Egg?

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

Which ingredients drive Hard Boiled Egg's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Medium Eggs counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Hard Boiled Egg

Name: Hard Boiled Egg
Brand: Nellie's

Nellie's

Excellent

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Batten Industries

Category Eggs

Summary

This product consists of minimally processed whole eggs, which are an excellent source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients. The addition of water and citric acid is minimal and does not detract from the overall nutritional value. The processing level is very low, maintaining the integrity and health benefits of the eggs.

Key ingredients 3

Medium Eggs

Good

Eggs are a nutritious source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making them a beneficial ingredient in this product.

Water

Neutral

Water is used to maintain moisture and texture without adding any flavor or nutritional bias, making it a neutral component.

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Citric Acid

Neutral

Citric acid is added as a preservative or flavor enhancer, generally recognized as safe and neutral in impact.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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