Wegmans Mild Salsa — MUNCH

Munch or Dump rates Wegmans Mild Salsa by Wegmans MUNCH — score 80/90.

Real tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and vinegar — this is salsa the way it's supposed to read. Citric acid and one vague 'natural flavor' are the only lab touches in the jar. Just watch the salt if you're the finish-the-jar type.

Why this verdict

• Every major ingredient is a recognisable vegetable: tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, garlic
• Preserved with vinegar and citric acid, not chemical preservatives
• One unspecified 'natural flavor' is the only opacity in an otherwise transparent list
• Salt is the real watch-item — this jar runs high in sodium per serving

Ingredients (9)

• Tomato puree (water, tomato paste) (safe) — Real tomato base — the bulk of the jar and a source of lycopene.
• Jalapeño Peppers (safe) — Whole chili pepper, the flavor backbone of the dip.
• diced tomatoes in tomato juice (safe) — Additional whole-tomato content; a positive sign.
• Onions (safe) — Real vegetable.
• DISTILLED VINEGAR (safe) — Acid for tang and preservation.
• Salt (moderate) — Used in moderation, might exceed necessary amount.
• dried garlic (safe) — Real garlic, dehydrated for shelf life.
• citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
• Natural flavor (moderate) — Undisclosed flavor blend; minor but not fully transparent.