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PLANTAIN STRIPS Lightly Salted

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Is PLANTAIN STRIPS Lightly Salted healthy?

PLANTAIN STRIPS Lightly Salted scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is a processed snack made from plantains and palm olein, which is a refined oil high in saturated fats.

How processed is PLANTAIN STRIPS Lightly Salted?

PLANTAIN STRIPS Lightly Salted is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive PLANTAIN STRIPS Lightly Salted's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Plantain counts in its favor; Palm Olein 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 STRIPS Lightly Salted

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65 Fair

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Chips & Salty Snacks
Summary

This product is a processed snack made from plantains and palm olein, which is a refined oil high in saturated fats. While the ingredient list is relatively short and free from artificial additives, the use of palm olein and the processed nature of the product limit its healthfulness. The environmental concerns associated with palm oil production also contribute to a lower score.

Key ingredients 4

Plantain
Good

A wholesome, starchy tropical fruit rich in complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber.

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Annatto Seed Extract
Neutral

A natural plant-derived extract commonly used to impart a vibrant yellow or orange color.

Salt
Neutral

Added for flavor enhancement and basic culinary preservation without trace mineral benefits.

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Palm Olein
Bad

A highly fractionated form of palm oil that is high in saturated fats and heavily processed.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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