Especial Salsa
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
604183110718
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
* 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
12 listed · 2 flagged for reviewFIRE-ROASTED TOMATILLOS, FILTERED WATER, FIRE-ROASTED TOMATOES, AVOCADO, ROASTED ONIONS, ROASTED GARLIC, SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CILANTRO, FIRE-ROASTED SERRANO PEPPERS, CANE SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Especial Salsa'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
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