GreenWise Organic Salsa — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates GreenWise Organic Salsa by GreenWise MUNCH — score 80/90.

This is essentially jarred vegetables: organic tomatoes, jalapeños, bell peppers, onion and garlic, held together with a little vinegar, salt and a touch of organic sugar. No artificial colors, flavors, thickeners or preservatives. A genuinely clean, whole-food dip.

Why this verdict

• Built from real organic vegetables — tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic
• No artificial colors, flavors, gums or preservatives
• Very low calorie and whole-food based
• Only concessions are a little salt and a touch of organic sugar

Ingredients (9)

• Organic tomato puree & diced tomatoes (safe) — The whole-food base — tomatoes supply lycopene and vitamin C.
• Organic jalapeño peppers (safe) — Real peppers providing the medium heat.
• Organic Green Bell Peppers (safe) — Whole vegetable.
• Organic dried onions (safe) — Dehydrated real onion for aromatics.
• Organic distilled vinegar (safe) — Provides tang and natural preservation.
• Salt (moderate) — Main sodium source; keep an eye on it if you use large amounts.
• Organic Sugar (moderate) — Small amount to balance acidity — a minor concession, not a sweetened product.
• Organic dried garlic & spice (safe) — Whole-food seasonings rounding out the flavor.
• citric acid (safe) — Mild acid for tartness and preservation.