Trader Joe's

Salsa Especial Mild

Barcode 00514767

No — Salsa Especial Mild is not ultra-processed.

This salsa contains mainly whole peeled tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, salt, and simple acids like citric acid and calcium chloride, which are basic processing aids and not ultra-processed additives. It does not contain industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

whole peeled tomatoes (whole peeled tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric, onion cilantro)
OK

salt

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

garlic puree (garlic, citric acid)
OK

dried oregano

A dried herb from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare). Offers pungent, warm, slightly bitter flavors and is widely used in Italian and Greek cooking.
OK

roasted dried red-bell pepper
OK

de arbol powder

Common questions about Salsa Especial Mild

Is Salsa Especial Mild ultra-processed?

No — Salsa Especial Mild by Trader Joe's is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This salsa contains mainly whole peeled tomatoes, vegetables, herbs, salt, and simple acids like citric acid and calcium chloride, which are basic processing aids and not ultra-processed additives. It does not contain industrial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, or other markers of ultra-processing, so it is not classified as an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.