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Chile Pequin Salsa, 15.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Chile Pequin Salsa, 15.25 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
10
Calories
0.99g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this jar in the salsa/condiments aisle or the refrigerated specialty section, grabbed for chips at a party or to add a smoky, spicy kick to tacos and grilled food. It feels artisanal and bright—zesty and a little adventurous rather than indulgent. The ingredient list (tomato and chile pastes, concentrated lime, vinegary adobo) points to a processed, shelf-stable salsa with texture stabilized by pastes and purees but without obvious industrial additives common in ultra‑processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 14
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein0.99g
* 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

TOMATO, PASTE, WATER, ONIONS, JALAPENO, PEPPERS, HATCH, GREEN, CHILES, (HATCH, GREEN, CHILES,, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE), RED, CHILE, PUREE, (RED, CHILE, PEPPERS,, WATER), CHIPOTLE, IN, ADOBO, SAUCE, (CHIPOTLE, CHILE, PEPPERS,, WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE,, DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR,, ONIONS,, SALT,, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL,, SPICES), LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, SEA, SALT, MINCED, GARLIC, PEQUIN, CHILE, POWDER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • extra virgin olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Mostly whole ingredients and simple preserves (tomato paste, chile purees, vinegar, salt) without industrial additives or compounds typical of ultra‑processed foods; formulated and jarred for shelf stability, fitting NOVA group 3 (processed).

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Common Questions about Chile Pequin Salsa, 15.25 OZ

The Chile Pequin Salsa is a flavorful choice that’s low in calories—just 10 per two-tablespoon serving! While it’s not a superfood, it can certainly spice up your meals without adding a ton of extra calories. It’s all about balance, so if you enjoy it with some whole grain chips or veggies, it can fit nicely into a health-conscious diet.

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