H-E-B Specialty Series Salsa Ranchero — OKAY

Name: H-E-B Specialty Series Salsa Ranchero
Brand: H-E-B

Munch or Dump rates H-E-B Specialty Series Salsa Ranchero by H-E-B OKAY — score 62/90.

This ranchero salsa is about as clean as a jarred salsa gets: tomato, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime, and spices, with a little oil and salt. No gums, no sweeteners, no artificial colors, nothing you couldn't pronounce. Sodium is the only real thing to watch.

Why this verdict

Entirely made of recognizable whole foods: tomato, onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, lime
No added sugar, artificial color, flavor enhancer, or gum
Canola oil and salt are the only processed-pantry additions
Tomato paste is simply concentrated tomato, not a filler
A real roasted-tomato salsa; sodium is the main caution

Ingredients (9)

Tomato (safe) — Whole-food base of the salsa.
ONION) (safe) — Whole vegetable aromatic.
JALAPENO PEPPER (safe) — Whole pepper for mild heat.
Tomato paste (safe) — Concentrated tomato — a real-food component of the sauce.
CANOLA OIL (moderate) — Refined oil coating the pasta.
Salt (moderate) — Main sodium source; keep an eye on it if you use large amounts.
GARLIC (safe) — Real aromatic. Whole food.
Cilantro (safe) — Fresh herb, no concern.
Lime Juice Concentrate (safe) — Concentrated real lime juice for acidity and to slow browning.

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