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Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce  Peach
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Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce Peach

Santa Cruz
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
0g
Protein
12g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce Peach sits where shoppers expect comfort and convenience: on the refrigerated natural foods shelf or in the center-aisle organic/condiments section near other applesauces, fruit purees, baby foods and portable snacks. It reads like a pantry-friendly upgrade — a 24 oz jar of certified USDA Organic apple sauce blended with organic peach puree, boosted with vitamin C and a touch of organic natural flavor. The brand leans into family-friendly, small-farm organic credentials, marketed to parents and health-conscious shoppers who want an easy, familiar snack that reads as wholesome and transparent. Labels emphasize Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten free, USDA Organic and “naturally fat free,” plus the 100% Daily Value Vitamin C claim, giving it a strong health-halo and kid-appeal without cartooning. In plain terms it’s a commercially processed fruit puree: apples and peaches are cooked and blended, then stabilized with ascorbic acid and a natural flavor. Sensory notes: smooth, spoonable texture with a soft apple base and a bright peach lift — slightly sweet, lightly tangy, with a clean finish. Rituals around it are simple: spooned into bowls for toddlers, jarred into lunchbox containers, or eaten straight from the jar on a picnic or road trip. Packaging is practical and portable, intended for repeated household use and portioning. In American grocery culture this product occupies the intersection of nostalgia (classic applesauce) and modern organic expectations — a convenient, familiar snack that signals care through organic certification while remaining a mainstream, processed pantry staple.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 6
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars12g
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

Organic, Apples,, Organic, Peach, Puree,, Vitamin, C, (Ascorbic, Acid),, Organic, Natural, Flavor..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from organic apple and peach purées with added ascorbic acid and an organic natural flavor, this is a commercially processed fruit product with minimal industrial additives, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods).

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Common Questions about Santa Cruz Organic Apple Sauce Peach

Whether or not it's 'healthy' can depend on your personal dietary needs and goals. This apple sauce is made from organic ingredients and has no added sugars or preservatives, making it a great snack option for those looking for something wholesome. It's a low-calorie treat with natural sweetness from the fruit, which is a nice swap compared to sugary snacks.

Perfect For

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road-trip
meal-prep-sunday

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