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Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional

Olive Tapenade Traditional

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Ingredients · 9

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Is Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional healthy?

Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional scores 28/100 on Tallow — our avoid band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional?

Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional lists 9 ingredients, starting with Black Olives, Green Olives, Canola Oil, Olive Oil and Fresh Roasted Garlic. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional contain seed oils?

Yes. Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional lists Canola Oil in its ingredients.

How processed is Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional?

Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional is NOVA group 3: processed, but not ultra-processed. NOVA runs 1 to 4, where 1 is whole food and 4 is ultra-processed.

How does Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional compare to other pickles, olives & relish?

At 28/100 Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional scores worse than most pickles, olives & relish we have scored. A higher-scoring option in pickles, olives & relish is Parthenon Organic Kalamata Olives at 100/100.

Is Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional organic?

Trader Joe's Olive Tapenade Traditional is not certified organic in our data.

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