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Homestyle Salsa, 15.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Homestyle Salsa, 15.25 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
10
Calories
0g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this jar of Homestyle Salsa on a grocery shelf or in your pantry before a backyard barbecue, game night, or casual taco dinner. It feels bright and wholesome—rustic and crowd-pleasing rather than indulgent. The ingredient list is mostly recognizable (fire-roasted tomatoes, chiles, onion, cilantro) but includes processing aids (calcium chloride, citric acid, lime juice concentrate, dehydrated onion) that give a stable texture and shelf life, pointing to a processed rather than fresh or ultraprocessed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 TBSP
Servings per Container: 14
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars0.99g
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

FIRE, ROASTED, TOMATOES, (FIRE, ROASTED, TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, SALT,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE, [STABILIZER],, CITRIC, ACID), JALAPENO, PEPPERS, ONIONS, HATCH, GREEN, CHILES, (HATCH, GREEN, CHILES,, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE), DISTILLED, WHITE, VINEGAR, CILANTRO, SEA, SALT, DEHYDRATED, MINCED, ONIONS, GARLIC, PUREE, LIME, JUICE, CONCENTRATE, ANCHO, CHILE, POWDER, CUMIN..

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 preserved and canned with added salt, vinegar and minor processing aids (calcium chloride, citric/citric acid, concentrates), giving it a stable texture and shelf life; lacks the industrial formulations and additives typical of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Homestyle Salsa, 15.25 OZ

The Homestyle Salsa is a pretty healthy choice if you're looking for a low-calorie dip. At just 10 calories per 2 tablespoons, it’s light on the waistline and packs a flavorful punch without added sugars or preservatives. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different diets, so consider what works best for you!

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