Wegmans Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Wegmans Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz by Wegmans MUNCH — score 100/90.

About as simple as canned food gets: tomatoes, their own juice, a little salt, and two standard canning aids. Calcium chloride keeps the dice firm and citric acid keeps it safe and bright. A clean cooking staple, the only real note is the added salt.

Why this verdict

• Whole-food base of tomatoes and tomato juice
• Only two additives, both benign canning aids (calcium chloride firming agent, citric acid)
• No sugar, no oil, no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
• Very low calorie, minimally processed pantry staple

Ingredients (5)

• Tomatoes (safe) — Whole real food, the bulk of the can.
• Tomato juice (safe) — The packing liquid, from the tomatoes themselves.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• calcium chloride (safe) — Firming salt that keeps the dice from turning to mush; trace amount, well tolerated.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.