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Saucy Gourmet Salsa Mild Classic
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Saucy Gourmet Salsa Mild Classic

Saucy
15.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
13
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Saucy Gourmet Salsa Mild Classic arrives on grocery shelves as a familiar, pantry-friendly mason-style jar in the condiment aisle—often shelved beside chip dips, tortilla chips, jarred salsas, and other Mexican-style condiments. The label leans into a “gourmet” vibe with clean type, the word “Fresh” in ingredient callouts (Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Jalapeno Peppers), and “Mild Classic” as a consumer-friendly heat cue. You’d spot it on a quick weeknight run for taco night, a game-day cart loaded with chips and wings, or a weekend brunch spread that includes avocado toast and huevos; it’s also a typical pick for movie-night snacking or backyard gatherings. Brand positioning skews toward adults who want the convenience of a jarred sauce with a fresher, small-batch image—millennial and young-family shoppers who value flavor-forward, somewhat wholesome marketing without the premium price of artisanal refrigerated salsas. The label suggests naturalness rather than certified organic—there’s no USDA organic mark, no kid-targeted characters, and the health halo comes from short, recognizable ingredient names. Sensory notes: bright diced tomatoes and onion create a chunky, spoonable texture with a clean, tangy lime lift and a mild jalapeño warmth; cilantro and garlic give an herbal, savory finish. Packaging is a screw-top glass jar meant to live in the pantry until opened, then refrigerated; serving rituals include dipping with chips, spooning over tacos, or stirring into grain bowls. Processing-wise, it’s a jarred, cooked-and-packed salsa—made from whole ingredients with salt and acid for preservation, not a long list of industrial additives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tbsp
Servings per Container: 16
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Total Sugars1g
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

Diced, Tomatoes,, Onions,, Lime, Juice,, Fresh, Cilantro,, Fresh, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Kosher, Salt,, Garlic..

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 from recognizable whole ingredients with added salt and acid and packaged for shelf stability, it reflects processed foods (NOVA 3) rather than ultra-processed formulations with industrial ingredients or additives.

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Common Questions about Saucy Gourmet Salsa Mild Classic

Absolutely! With just 10 calories per 2 tablespoons, this salsa is a guilt-free way to add flavor to your snacks or meals. It's packed with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, making it a great low-calorie option compared to heavy dips or creamy sauces.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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