Salsa, Medium
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including preservatives.
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
12 listed · 3 flagged for reviewFRESH DICED TOMATOES, FRESH CHOPPED ASSORTED PEPPERS, FRESH DICED ONIONS, FRESH CHOPPED CILANTRO, SALT, CRUSHED GARLIC, ASSORTED SPICES, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM METABISULFITE, ASCORBIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM BENZOATE.
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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.
- Chemical PreservativesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Metabisulfite.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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