Snackrite

Mild Salsa Dip

Barcode 4088600348056

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Yes — Mild Salsa Dip is ultra-processed.

The salsa is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially modified starch used as a thickener and texture agent and is classified as an ultra-processed additive under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

partially reconstituted tomato puree (51%)
OK

tomato (19%)
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

mixed bell peppers
OK

jalapeno peppers
OK

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

salt

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

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

sugar

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

garlic puree

A simple mashed garlic cloves, sometimes with a small amount of oil or salt; used as a flavoring or base ingredient.
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.

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Common questions about Mild Salsa Dip

Is Mild Salsa Dip ultra-processed?

Yes — Mild Salsa Dip by Snackrite is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The salsa is ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially modified starch used as a thickener and texture agent and is classified as an ultra-processed additive under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Mild Salsa Dip are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mild Salsa Dip as an ultra-processed marker: modified maize starch. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Mild Salsa Dip?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Sauce salsa mild by Biona Organic, Chipotle Salsa by Gran Luchito, Red pepper and tomato salsa. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

Mild Salsa Dip

Ingredients

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Common questions about Mild Salsa Dip

Is Mild Salsa Dip ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in Mild Salsa Dip are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to Mild Salsa Dip?

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

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

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