Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Mild Salsa, 16 OZ
snacks-chips-salsas-dips/salsas-dips-spreads
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Mild Salsa, 16 OZ

GREEN MOUNTAIN GRINGO
Available at Whole Foods
10
Calories
0g
Protein
1g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd grab this jar from the salsa aisle or the chip-and-dip display before a game, backyard BBQ, or taco night — bright, chunky and tangy, ready to spoon onto chips or tacos. The ingredient list reads like a kitchen recipe (tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, cilantro, garlic, sea salt, apple cider vinegar), which feels fresh and wholesome, but because it's industrially jarred and preserved rather than sold loose it aligns with a processed prepared food (NOVA 3).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 16
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium85mg4%
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

RIPE, TOMATOES, ONIONS, TOMATILLOS, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, FRESH, PASILLA, PEPPERS, CILANTRO, PARSLEY, FRESH, JALAPENO, PEPPERS, FRESH, GARLIC, SEA, SALT, 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?

Made from recognizable whole ingredients with only salt and vinegar for preservation and no synthetic additives, but it's industrially jarred/processed for shelf stability, which fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed.

Daily Ritual

Can you Spot Ultraprocessed Foods? Play our Supermarket Game

Take a virtual shopping trip to learn more about what's on grocery store shelves.

Shopping in the supermarket oil aisle

Others also viewed

Common Questions about Mild Salsa, 16 OZ

Absolutely! With just 10 calories per two tablespoons and a refreshing mix of ripe tomatoes, onions, and peppers, this salsa is a tasty way to add flavor without packing on the calories. It's low in sugar and fat, making it a great choice if you're looking for a guilt-free dip or topping!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

wholesomeconvenientfresh
$5.99
per package