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Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar

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Is Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar healthy?

Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar scores 8/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is a packaged snack that is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score.

Does Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar as seed-oil free.

How processed is Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar?

Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar compare to other condiments?

Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar ranks #32 of 32 condiments in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Primal Kitchen Organic Dijon Mustard at 92/100.

Which ingredients drive Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potatoes, Avocado Oil, Sea Salt count in its favor; Fructose 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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Boulder Canyon Malt-Vinegar

Boulder Canyon
Seed oil free
8 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Utz Brands, Inc.
Category Condiments
Summary

This product is a packaged snack that is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score. While it uses avocado oil, a high-quality fat, the presence of maltodextrin and fructose, both highly processed ingredients, contributes to its low rating. The product's processing level and inclusion of these additives significantly impact its overall healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

Fructose
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Malt Vinegar Powder
Neutral

Provides tangy vinegar flavor, though combined with starches for powder stability.

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White Vinegar Powder
Neutral

Used to deliver dry vinegar flavor profile to the chips.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used to enhance sourness and act as a preservative.

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Malt Extract
Neutral

Derived from barley to add depth of flavor and subtle sweetness.

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Potatoes
Good

Whole food source of carbohydrates, fiber, and potassium.

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Avocado Oil
Good

A healthy heart-friendly fat high in monounsaturated oleic acid.

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Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed mineral salt providing essential sodium and trace minerals.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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