Old El Paso

Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa

Barcode 046000283234

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No — Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This salsa is made primarily from tomatoes, onions, peppers, tomato paste, spices, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and sugar. These are basic culinary ingredients, while citric acid is a common basic acidity regulator. No industrially formulated additives or ingredients that trigger a UPF classification are present. Therefore, this is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

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tomato

A ripe red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
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onions

Common bulb vegetables used as a base flavor in many cuisines; versatile and widely consumed in fresh, cooked, and preserved forms.
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green peppers

Fresh green bell peppers; crisp fruit used in salads, cooking, and as a flavoring component in many dishes.
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tomato paste

Concentrated tomato juice cooked down to a thick, concentrated concentrate used as a base or flavoring in sauces and dishes.
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salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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vinegar

A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
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onion flakes

Dried onion flakes used as a convenient form of onion for seasoning and flavoring, typical in soups, stews, and spice mixes.
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sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
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lemon juice concentrate

Concentrated lemon juice, a tart citrus flavoring derived from lemons.
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guajillo pepper

A dried red chili pepper commonly used in Mexican cuisine for its mild, smoky heat and rich flavor.
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garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
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spices

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
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citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa

Is Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa ultra-processed?

No — Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa by Old El Paso is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This salsa is made primarily from tomatoes, onions, peppers, tomato paste, spices, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and sugar. These are basic culinary ingredients, while citric acid is a common basic acidity regulator. No industrially formulated additives or ingredients that trigger a UPF classification are present. Therefore, this is not ultra-processed under the NOVA classification.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.