Salsa Starter
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including preservatives and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
787359133091
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size3 g
Amount per serving
Calories
5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 50mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
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
13 listed · 6 flagged for reviewRED ONION, TOMATO PASTE, CILANTRO, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, LIME, SUGAR, SALT, RED CHILI PEPPER, GREEN CHILI PEPPER, ACETIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Salsa Starter scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 11,127 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 Starter'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: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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