Salsa — MUNCH

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

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 tomatoes, the real base of the salsa. Source of lycopene and vitamin C.
• Tomato puree (tomato paste, water) (safe) — Concentrated tomato for body. Just cooked-down tomato and water.
• Filtered Water (safe) — Water for consistency. Inert.
• Onions (safe) — Whole vegetable; prebiotic fiber and antioxidants.
• Assorted chiles and peppers (safe) — Real peppers bring heat plus vitamin C and capsaicin.
• GARLIC (safe) — Whole aromatic; flavor and beneficial plant compounds.
• apple cider vinegar (safe) — Natural acid for tang and preservation. No downside in this amount.
• Cilantro (safe) — Fresh herb, flavor and trace nutrients.
• Spices (safe) — Seasoning blend; negligible quantity, no concern.
• Salt (moderate) — Added sodium for flavour.
• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Plain acid for tang and preservation. Harmless.