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Frontera Foods Original Guacamole Mix  Guacamole Mix
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Frontera Foods Original Guacamole Mix Guacamole Mix

Frontera
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Frontera Original Guacamole Mix is a small, shelf-stable 4.5 oz seasoning mix that lives in the salsa & condiments aisle near salsas, taco kits, and chip dips — often shelved alongside other Mexican-inspired sauces and jarred condiments. Packaged for at-home convenience, the label leans into a gourmet, small-batch story: tangy tomatillos, fire-roasted flavor, and mild serrano heat presented as an easy way to make Mexico City–style guacamole. It’s marketed toward home cooks who want an authentic-sounding, time-saving shortcut — foodies and busy families who value flavor over labor. Label cues include “Gluten Free” and “Non-GMO Project Verified,” plus wording like “small batches” and “authentic ingredients,” which create a natural/wholesome halo despite not being organic. The ingredient list is mostly recognizable produce with a few functional additives (citric acid, xanthan gum, canola oil) to stabilize flavor and texture. Sensory notes: when stirred into two mashed avocados it yields a tangy, slightly zesty guacamole with soft, creamy avocado body and fine flecks of roasted tomatillo and onion; heat is mild and cilantro and garlic are backgrounded. Packaging is compact and pantry-friendly — a quick ritual of scooping, mashing, folding, and adjusting salt before serving with chips, tacos, or as a topping. Occasions for use range from casual game-day dips and movie-night snacks to quick weekend brunch spreads; it occupies the niche between scratch cooking and ready-made convenience in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 8
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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

Tomatillos,, Fire-Roasted, Tomatillos,, Water,, Onions,, Serrano, Peppers,, Salt,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Anaheim, Peppers,, Garlic,, Cilantro,, Cane, Sugar,, Canola, Oil,, Citric, Acid,, Xanthan, Gum..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 recognizable produce, the product contains industrial additives like xanthan gum, citric acid, and canola oil and is formulated as a ready-to-use seasoning mix, which aligns with ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Frontera Foods Original Guacamole Mix Guacamole Mix

The Frontera guacamole mix is a low-calorie option, with just 5 calories per tablespoon. It’s low in sugar and sodium, which can be a plus for those watching their intake. However, 'healthy' can be subjective; it really depends on what you’re comparing it to and your personal dietary needs.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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