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Hatch Chile Medium Salsa Verde, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Hatch Chile Medium Salsa Verde, 16 OZ

AUSTIN CHILE CO.
Available at Whole Foods
20
Calories
0g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd grab this 16 oz jar from the condiment aisle or next to the chips for a quick party dip, taco topping, or weeknight shortcut. It tastes bright and roasted with a homey Hatch-chile vibe that feels both nostalgic and adventurous, while promising convenient, ready-to-use heat. The ingredient list and jarred format — especially citric acid, vinegar and the stabilizer xanthan gum — point to industrial processing used to preserve texture and shelf-stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 16
Calories20
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Protein0g
* 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

GREEN, CHILES, (GREEN, CHILES,, CITRIC, ACID), WATER, ONIONS, ROASTED, GREEN, CHILES, VINEGAR, JALAPENO, PEPPERS, GREEN, BELL, PEPPERS, SALT, CILANTRO, GARLIC, XANTHAN, GUM, AND, SPICES..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although based on vegetables, the product contains industrial additives (xanthan gum, citric acid) and is formulated and packaged for shelf stability and uniform texture, which are characteristic features of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Hatch Chile Medium Salsa Verde, 16 OZ

This salsa is low in calories and free of added sugars, making it a great option for those looking to add flavor without packing on the calories. It's not necessarily a health food, but if you're comparing it to a heavy cream dip, it's a much lighter choice. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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$4.99
per package