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Herdez Traditional Guacamole Mild
Deli
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Herdez Traditional Guacamole Mild

HERDEZ
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
16
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Herdez Traditional Guacamole Mild arrives in the chilled deli or refrigerated salsa section of mainstream American grocery stores, usually shelved near jars of salsa, prepared dips, fresh guacamole tubs, and refrigerated tortilla chips. The 8‑ounce cup is aimed at shoppers looking for a quick, authentic‑flavored accompaniment — grocery lists for game days, weeknight dinners, or last‑minute party platters. The brand leans on Mexican culinary heritage: Herdez is often positioned as an approachable, culturally rooted line that markets authenticity to both Hispanic shoppers and wider audiences seeking “real” flavors. The label plays up “Traditional” and ingredient transparency rather than flashy kid‑oriented mascots; there are no organic seals or health‑food badges on a typical cup, and claims skew toward simple ingredient cues rather than diet gimmicks. Processing-wise, this is a packaged, refrigerated guacamole made from mashed avocados and chopped vegetables — the product is prepared and sealed for shelf stability in the chill case rather than sold fresh from a produce bin. Sensory details emphasize a creamy, slightly chunky texture with visible flecks of tomato, onion, and cilantro, a mild lime tang and low heat from serrano pepper; it is cool to the touch in a recyclable plastic cup with a peel‑back lid. Rituals include scooping with chips at a party, dolloping on tacos or toast at brunch, or spooning into a lunchbox for a speedy snack. Overall, it occupies the space between homemade freshness and convenient ready‑to‑eat packaging in American shopping culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Ingredients:, Hass, Avocados,, Tomatoes,, Onions,, Cilantro,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of, Salt,, Lime, Juice,, Serrano, Peppers..

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?

The ingredient list contains recognizable whole foods without industrial additives, but the product is industrially prepared and packaged as a ready‑to‑eat refrigerated item, placing it in NOVA category 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Herdez Traditional Guacamole Mild

Healthiness can be subjective, but this guacamole is made from simple, real ingredients like Hass avocados, tomatoes, and onions. It's a tasty option for those looking to add flavor without artificial preservatives or added sugars. Just remember, if you're watching your calorie intake, guacamole can be calorie-dense, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
weekend-brunch
movie-night

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