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Three Chiles Medium Salsa, 16 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Three Chiles Medium Salsa, 16 OZ

AUSTIN CHILE CO.
Available at Whole Foods
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
180mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this jar in the salsa/condiments aisle or scooped out at a backyard cookout or taco night. It feels fresh and slightly smoky — a convenient, slightly adventurous jar that leans homemade rather than indulgent. The ingredient list is mostly whole tomatoes, chiles and vinegar so you can expect a chunky texture, though the inclusion of a chicken broth concentrate and unspecified "flavoring" points to some industrial processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 15
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars1g
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

ROASTED, TOMATO, FILTERED, WATER, DICED, TOMATO, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE), TOMATO, PASTE, ONION, GUAJILLO, CHILE, JALAPENO, PEPPER, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, CILANTRO, SALT, ROASTED, GARLIC, ANCHO, CHILE, DRIED, ARBOL, PEPPER, ORGANIC, CHICKEN, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, (CHICKEN, BROTH,, SEA, SALT,, FLAVORING,, COOKED, VEGETABLES, [CARROT,, CELERY,, ONION],, ONION, POWDER,, TURMERIC), AND, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Most ingredients are recognizable whole foods with added salt and vinegar, consistent with processed (NOVA 3) products; however, the chicken broth concentrate and vague "flavoring" indicate processing beyond basic home cooking without the multiple additives typical of ultra-processed (NOVA 4) foods.

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Common Questions about Three Chiles Medium Salsa, 16 OZ

When it comes to salsa, the Three Chiles Medium Salsa is a pretty solid choice! With only 10 calories per serving and no added sugars or preservatives, it can be a tasty way to add flavor to your meals without loading up on empty calories. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs and goals, so think of it as a flavorful addition to a balanced diet!

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