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Green Mountain Cantina Style Mild Salsa
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Green Mountain Cantina Style Mild Salsa

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16 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
170mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Green Mountain Cantina Style Mild Salsa is a 16‑ounce jarred salsa that reads like a simple pantry staple: tomatoes, onions, tomatillos, apple cider vinegar, pasilla and jalapeño peppers, cilantro, parsley, sea salt, garlic and cumin. In a typical American grocery it sits in the condiments/ethnic aisle near tortilla chips, taco kits and other salsas, and you may also find it in the refrigerated fresh salsa section of some stores because the label leans “fresh.” It’s pitched for casual entertaining and everyday meals — think game‑day snacking, backyard tacos, or a weekend brunch spread — and lands with shoppers who want an approachable, slightly spicy sauce without a long list of mysterious additives. The brand name and “Cantina Style” positioning evoke southwestern and Mexican cantina traditions, appealing to customers seeking authentic flavors while marketing toward health‑minded, convenience‑oriented adults and families. Label cues like sea salt and apple cider vinegar create a mild health halo; there’s no organic certification listed and no child‑focused cartoons, so the design skews adult and natural rather than kid‑branded. In terms of processing, this is a prepared, jarred salsa — vegetables and seasonings that have been chopped and thermally processed for shelf life rather than whole fresh produce. Sensory notes: a medium‑chunky, slightly pulpy texture with bright tomato and tangy tomatillo top notes, green herb freshness from cilantro and parsley, and a gentle cumin warmth; the jar is glass or BPA‑free plastic with a twist lid, and people typically scoop it with chips, spoon it over eggs or tacos, or stir it into rice as a quick flavor boost. Its ritual is casual: open, dip, share.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 15
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Tomatoes,, Onions,, Tomatillos,, Apple, Cider, Vinegar,, Pasilla, Peppers,, Cilantro,, Sea, Salt,, Parsley,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Garlic,, Cumin..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This product is a processed food made from recognizable vegetables and seasonings with salt and vinegar and has been jarred for shelf life; it contains no industrial additives typical of ultra‑processed products. The simple ingredient list and minimal additives align it with NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Green Mountain Cantina Style Mild Salsa

The Green Mountain salsa is a pretty solid choice if you’re looking for a low-calorie dip! At just 10 calories per two tablespoons, it’s a great way to add flavor without packing on the pounds. Plus, it’s made from real ingredients like tomatoes and peppers, which is always a win in the health department.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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