Salsa — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Salsa by Trader Jose's MUNCH — score 88/90.

Real vegetables, herbs, and vinegar with zero artificial additives or added sugar. This is basically blended produce in a jar.

Why this verdict

• Built from real vegetables and herbs, not lab ingredients
• No added sugar, refined oil, or sweeteners
• Zero emulsifiers, gums, modified starch, or artificial colors/flavors
• Vinegar is the only preservative, and it's a natural one

Ingredients (11)

• Tomatoes (safe) — Whole real food, the bulk of the can.
• Tomato puree (tomato paste, water) (safe) — Concentrated real tomato, the nutritious base of the sauce with lycopene and potassium.
• Filtered Water (safe) — Base liquid, no concern.
• Onions (safe) — Real vegetable.
• Assorted chiles and peppers (safe) — Real peppers bring heat plus vitamin C and capsaicin.
• GARLIC (safe) — Real aromatic. Whole food.
• apple cider vinegar (safe) — Simple fermented acid for tang.
• Cilantro (safe) — Fresh herb, no concern.
• Spices (safe) — Real seasoning — the flavor comes from spices, not additive flavor systems.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Acid for tang and preservation.