Salsa, Medium
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
14 listed · 3 flagged for reviewDICED TOMATOES (TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), DICED ONIONS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CILANTRO, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, SUNFLOWER OIL, WATER SUGAR, DRIED GARLIC, SALT, GROUND CUMIN, GUAR GUM, GROUND RED CHILI PEPPERS, SODIUM BENZOATE & POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Salsa, Medium scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate & Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 47% of the 6,665 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Salsa, Medium's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Water Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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