Trader Joe's Organic Basil
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Common questions
Is Trader Joe's Organic Basil healthy?
Trader Joe's Organic Basil scores 100/100 on Tallow — our clean 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 Organic Basil?
Trader Joe's Organic Basil lists 1 ingredient, starting with Organic Basil. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.
Does Trader Joe's Organic Basil contain seed oils?
No. Nothing in Trader Joe's Organic Basil’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".
How processed is Trader Joe's Organic Basil?
Trader Joe's Organic Basil is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed. NOVA runs 1 to 4, where 1 is whole food and 4 is ultra-processed.
How does Trader Joe's Organic Basil compare to other spices & seasonings?
At 100/100 Trader Joe's Organic Basil sits in our top band, among the better spices & seasonings we have scored.
Is Trader Joe's Organic Basil organic?
Yes. Trader Joe's Organic Basil carries USDA Organic certification, which is worth +5 points in the score above.
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