
On The Border Salsa, Mild 16 oz
What You Should Know
On The Border Salsa, Mild (16 oz) is a store-ready, shelf-oriented jar of tomato-based salsa that sits in the refrigerated or ambient salsa and condiments aisle alongside other branded salsas, jarred pico de gallo, taco sauces, and tortilla chip displays. The packaging cues a Mexican grill & cantina vibe — the diamond logo and rustic type suggest a restaurant-style salsa meant to evoke casual, social meals. It's positioned for shoppers who want a familiar, approachable condiment: families stocking weekly groceries, hosts prepping for parties, and consumers seeking an easy addition to Tex-Mex dinners. Labeling leans on approachable descriptors rather than organic certification; you’ll often see “mild,” ingredient listings dominated by recognizable items (tomatoes, onion, jalapeño) and a “natural flavors” claim without organic seals. This jars’ ingredients and ready-to-eat format place it among processed, packaged salsas rather than fresh homemade varieties. Sensory-wise the salsa pours with a medium-chunky texture — discernible tomato pieces, fine onion bits and occasional jalapeño flecks — and offers mild heat with a slightly sweet, tangy tomato base (10 calories, 1 g sugar per serving; 140 mg sodium). Packaged in a 16-oz screw-top jar, it’s used as a dip for chips, a topper for tacos and burritos, or a quick simmered sauce for weeknight meals. Rituals include scooping with chips during game nights, spooning over scrambled eggs at brunch, or keeping a jar on the counter for last-minute flavor. While it features many familiar ingredients, added sugar and flavoring agents reflect its manufactured convenience.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Tomatoes,, Onion,, Water,, Tomato, Paste,, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Sugar,, Salt,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Spices,, and, Natural, Flavors..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Although based on recognizable ingredients, the product is a ready-to-eat packaged salsa that includes added sugar and 'natural flavors,' industrial additives typical of ultra-processed foods, which supports a NOVA 4 classification.
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Common Questions about On The Border Salsa, Mild 16 oz
On The Border Salsa is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a low-calorie dip! With just 10 calories per two tablespoons and no added sugars or preservatives, it's a great option for snacking. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so if you're watching your sodium intake, keep in mind it does have 140 mg of sodium per serving.
