Good & Gather Mild Salsa — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Good & Gather Mild Salsa by Good & Gather OKAY — score 58/90.

This is mostly vegetables — tomatoes, peppers, onions, and garlic in vinegar. There is no added sugar and no oil, and the only real additive is a nonspecific natural flavor. Sodium is the one thing to watch, but as jarred salsas go this is a clean one.

Why this verdict

• Vegetable-based: tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, and garlic
• No added sugar and no added oil
• Only one processed additive — a nonspecific natural flavor
• Sodium is the main watch-out for a jarred product

Ingredients (7)

• Crushed tomatoes (safe) — Whole-food base; source of lycopene and flavor.
• jalapeno peppers (safe) — Real peppers for heat, no additives.
• Onions (safe) — Whole vegetable aromatic.
• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Acidifier for tang and preservation.
• Dehydrated Garlic (safe) — Standard dried aromatic.
• Salt (moderate) — Main sodium source; keep an eye on it if you use large amounts.
• Natural flavor (moderate) — Nonspecific flavoring; the only vague, non-whole ingredient in the jar.

Healthier alternatives

• H-E-B Fresh Guacamole - Mild
• Salsa
• Simply Nature Organic Thick & Chunky Salsa (Medium)
• Simple Truth Organic Medium Salsa
• Simple Truth Organic Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa