SALTED PEPITAS

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Is SALTED PEPITAS healthy?

SALTED PEPITAS scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains nutrient-dense pepitas, which are beneficial for heart health and provide essential minerals.

How processed is SALTED PEPITAS?

SALTED PEPITAS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive SALTED PEPITAS' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Salted pepitas counts in its favor; roasted in peanut and/or cottonseed 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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SALTED PEPITAS

Village Market
60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by VILLAGE MARKET
Category Nuts
Summary

The product contains nutrient-dense pepitas, which are beneficial for heart health and provide essential minerals. However, the use of cottonseed oil, a heavily processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its overall healthiness due to potential inflammatory effects and lack of beneficial nutrients. The processing level further limits the score, as it is not minimally processed.

Key ingredients 3

Salted pepitas
Very Good

Pepitas are a nutritious seed rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, making them a beneficial snack ingredient.

salt
Neutral

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

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roasted in peanut and/or cottonseed oil
Very Bad

Roasting in peanut and cottonseed oil can introduce unhealthy fats and potential allergens, which may negatively impact health.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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