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Hot Red Salsa, 16 OZ
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Hot Red Salsa, 16 OZ

JAIMES
Available at Whole Foods
10
Calories
0g
Protein
135mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this 16 oz jar of JAIMES Hot Red Salsa on the condiment aisle or propped next to tortilla chips at a party or tailgate. It gives a bright, convenient, slightly nostalgic vibe — the familiar spicy kick for game nights and casual gatherings. The short list of real ingredients plus additives like citric acid and calcium chloride points to basic industrial processing to stabilize texture and shelf life, more like a processed pantry staple than a freshly made salsa.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TABLESPOONS
Servings per Container: 16
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
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

TOMATO, TOMATO, JUICE, WATER, JALAPENO, PEPPER, SALT, GARLIC, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE, AND, CITRIC, ACID.

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 mainly from whole ingredients (tomato, jalapeno, garlic) but includes added salt and processing aids (calcium chloride, citric acid) to preserve texture and shelf stability, which aligns with NOVA 3 processed foods rather than NOVA 4 ultra-processed products. It lacks the industrial formulations, sweeteners, or emulsifiers typical of ultra-processed items.

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Common Questions about Hot Red Salsa, 16 OZ

The Hot Red Salsa is a pretty solid choice if you’re looking for a low-calorie dip! With just 10 calories per two-tablespoon serving, it's a great way to add flavor without a lot of extra calories. That said, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so keep that in mind when you’re pairing it with snacks!

Perfect For

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movie-night
weekend-brunch
road-trip

Vibe:

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$6.99
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