Tify Jalapeno Slices — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Tify Jalapeno Slices by Tify OKAY — score 58/90.

Real jalapenos in vinegar and salt with a calcium firming agent. Genuinely simple, but it's basically a salt-and-acid pickle, so go easy if you watch sodium.

Why this verdict

• Short, clean list of 5 recognizable ingredients
• Real jalapenos are the bulk of the product (55%)
• No added sugar, oil, artificial colors or flavor enhancers
• Salt and vinegar brine make it sodium-heavy
• Calcium chloride firming agent is benign but it's a processing aid

Ingredients (5)

• Jalapenos (55%) (safe) — Real pepper, the main ingredient. Low calorie, vitamin C, and capsaicin.
• Water (safe) — Used as a basic ingredient in bread.
• Acidity regulator (acetic acid, INS 260) (moderate) — Added acid for tang and shelf stability — a sign of a manufactured, not brewed, product.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• Firming agent (calcium chloride, INS 509) (safe) — Calcium salt used to keep the slices crunchy. Benign processing aid.

Healthier alternatives

• El Gallito Whole Jalapeno Peppers