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Jeff's Garden Mild Banana Pepper Rings, Sunshine Mix 12 oz
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Jeff's Garden Mild Banana Pepper Rings, Sunshine Mix 12 oz

Jeff's Garden
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
310mg
Sodium
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Jeff's Garden Mild Banana Pepper Rings, Sunshine Mix (12 oz) reads like a pantry-friendly jar of bright, tangy convenience. You'd spot it in the international/condiments aisle near pickles, olives and other jarred antipasti and pizza toppings, or on a deli endcap alongside sandwich accoutrements. The product fits quick weeknight meals, game-day snack spreads, and casual weekend brunches — anytime shoppers want an easy salty, vinegary pop to lift sandwiches, salads, pizzas or a snack board. The Jeff's Garden brand leans on family-owned heritage and everyday quality: mentions of being family-run since 1935, Non-GMO Project verification, vegan and gluten-free certifications, and “no artificial flavors or colors” position it toward health- and ingredient-conscious shoppers who still prize convenience. Label cues create a wholesome, natural halo (certifications, “sunshine mix,” organic distilled vinegar) even though it’s a processed, jarred product. Processing context: these are pickled banana peppers preserved with vinegar, salt and common food-grade additives (calcium chloride, ascorbic acid) to maintain texture and color. Sensory notes: crisp, slightly crunchy pepper rings with a juicy, tangy vinegar bite, mild heat and sunny yellow-red color; a faint herbaceous note from rosemary extract and a subtle earthy turmeric tint. Packaged in a clear 12 oz jar with a metal screw lid, the ritual is straightforward — pop the lid, fork rings onto pizza or a sandwich, or scoop into a bowl for guests. It’s an accessible, mildly adventurous condiment that brings bright flavor with minimal prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.25 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
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

Banana, Peppers,, Water,, Organic, Distilled, Vinegar,, Sea, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride,, Turmeric,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Beta-Carotene,, Natural, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract,, Banana, Peppers,, Water,, Organic, Distilled, Vinegar,, Sea, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride,, Turmeric,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Beta-Carotene,, Natural, Flavor,, Rosemary, Extract..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a processed food (NOVA 3): whole banana peppers preserved by pickling with added salt, vinegar and common food additives (calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, natural flavors) to maintain texture and color. It is not an ultraprocessed formulation of industrial ingredients, but it is more processed than a fresh vegetable.

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Common Questions about Jeff's Garden Mild Banana Pepper Rings, Sunshine Mix 12 oz

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy'! With only 10 calories per serving and no added sugars or artificial ingredients, these pepper rings can be a great addition to a balanced diet. They're low in calories and can add flavor and crunch to your meals without the guilt.

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