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Pitted Olives 4.25 OZ

Contains sodium benzoate

Brine-cured Kalamata and Chalkidiki olives make up this blend. It contains sodium benzoate and has 250 mg sodium per tablespoon.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickeners
$9.00 4.25 oz · lowest price at McEvoy Ranch
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
25caloriesPer serving · 1 Tbsp (15g)
Protein
0g▼
Fiber
0g▼
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
250mg▼
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Kalamata and Chalkidiki Olives, Water, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
58 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as canned and frozen produce, legumesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 30%35
Ingredients · counts 20%90
Processing · counts 10%65
Sourcing · counts 20%50
Transparency · counts 20%65
Why it scores 58
Nutrition 35 · Compared with other canned, frozen and dried foods: more sodium (250 mg), less fiber (0 g), less protein (0 g); no added sugar per 1 Tbsp
Ingredients 90 · Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (additive, −10); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 65 · Brine-cured olives with vinegar, lactic acid and a preservative
Sourcing 50 · Olive origin and growing practices aren't stated
Transparency 65 · Complete ingredient list; no origin or growing claims
Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
250 mg sodium per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−10 for benzoates
Scored Oct 21, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Kalamata and Chalkidiki Olives Water Salt Distilled Vinegar Lactic Acid Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)
6 ingredients 1 to avoid
Sourcing

This crisp and flavorful blend of black and green olives is brine-cured. These olives make for the perfect appetizer to enjoy with a glass of McEvoy Ranch wine, or as a garnish to elevate hummus. Get inspired with hundreds of delicious McEvoy Ranch recipes !

Additives2 additives · 1 moderate risk
Benzoates (sodium benzoate, benzoic acid) (E210–E212)PreservativeModerate risk
Can form small amounts of benzene with vitamin C in drinks, and was part of the 2007 UK hyperactivity study mix.
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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