Chi Chi's Original Recipe Salsa, Medium

CHI-CHI'S Original Recipe Salsa, Medium (16 oz) is the familiar glass-jar salsa found in the refrigerated or shelf-stable condiment aisle near other salsas, taco sauces, jarred guacamoles and chips. It sits alongside national brands and private-label Mexican-style condiments, often near tortilla chips and refrigerated fresh salsas. Shoppers pull it for casual gatherings, game-day snacking, movie nights, weeknight tacos or weekend brunch spreads where a jarred, ready-to-serve dip is handy. The CHI-CHI'S name evokes restaurant-style Tex-Mex nostalgia and approachable flavor; branding leans on lively, festive cues and the promise of 'restaurant-style' convenience, targeting busy families and adults seeking bold, familiar flavors without cooking from scratch. Labeling emphasizes flavor intensity (Medium heat) and portion-friendly sizing rather than organic or clean-label certifications; there are no organic seals and the ingredient list reveals common food-industry acids and a preservative, so any natural or fresh-sounding halo is tempered by additives. In plain terms this is a commercially prepared salsa: tomatoes and peppers are canned and blended with acidity regulators, a firming agent and a preservative to ensure shelf life and consistent texture. Sensory notes: bright red-chunky tomato pieces balanced with tangy vinegar and citric acidity, a noticeable jalapeño bite, and a slightly firm, spoonable consistency from calcium chloride; it comes in a screw-top jar that invites chip-dipping or spooning onto tacos. Rituals around it are convivial and casual—open, pass, scoop, repeat—making it a go-to pantry condiment in American home entertaining culture.