Can you spot the ultraprocessed foods?

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

Mitchell's Fresh Sweet And Spicy Salsa
Produce
📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Mitchell's Fresh Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Mitchell's Fresh
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
1g
Protein
2g
Sugars
100mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Mitchell's Fresh Sweet And Spicy Salsa arrives on grocery shelves as a 15 oz glass jar that reads like a pantry staple with a craft twist. You’d typically find it in the condiment or canned/jarred salsa aisle, shelved alongside tortilla chips, jarred guacamoles, and other salsas — sometimes cross-displayed near refrigerated fresh salsas or the ethnic foods section. It suits quick weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, casual weekend brunches, or a last-minute snack run: shoppers grab it for chip-and-dip moments, to spoon atop tacos and grilled chicken, or to brighten burrito bowls. The Mitchell’s Fresh name positions the brand as small-batch and ingredient-forward, appealing to shoppers who prize “fresh” sounding, artisanal alternatives to big national brands; marketing leans into clean-label and culinary flavor (sweet-agave heat) to attract millennial and family buyers who want convenience without industrial connotations. The label often emphasizes simple ingredients and “fresh” aesthetics — large typography, vegetable imagery, and possible claims like “no artificial flavors” — but it does not carry a prominent USDA Organic seal (check the jar). Kid-focused branding is minimal; instead the jar targets adults looking for bright, approachable heat. In plain processing context, this is a jarred, preserved salsa made from vegetables, vinegar and sweeteners with minor additives for stability. Sensory notes: a chunky, slightly liquid-packed texture with visible tomato, onion and pepper pieces, a sweet upfront note from agave and sugar, and a trailing jalapeño/habanero heat; a glass jar with a twist lid invites communal dipping, spooning into recipes, and quick pantry-to-table rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 14
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium100mg4%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein1g
* 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,, Cider, Vinegar,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, (Peppers,, Water,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Calcium, Chloride),, Red, Bell, Peppers,, Agave, Nectar,, Sugar,, Cilantro,, Habanero, Peppers,, Salt,, Pepper..

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 is a processed jarred salsa made from whole vegetables preserved with vinegar, salt and added sweeteners; it contains a minor additive (calcium chloride) but lacks the extensive industrial ingredients typical of ultra-processed foods.

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 Mitchell's Fresh Sweet And Spicy Salsa

That depends on your perspective! With just 10 calories per serving, this salsa is a low-calorie option for adding some zing to your meals. It’s packed with tomatoes, onions, and peppers, which are all great for nutrients, but it's worth noting that it does have added sugars. So, while it can be a flavorful addition to your diet, moderation is key!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

wholesomeadventurousconvenient
$NaN
per package