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F&S Fresh Foods Southwest Style Salsa

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Is F&S Fresh Foods Southwest Style Salsa healthy?

F&S Fresh Foods Southwest Style Salsa scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This salsa contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, black beans, and olive oil, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants.

How processed is F&S Fresh Foods Southwest Style Salsa?

F&S Fresh Foods Southwest Style Salsa is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive F&S Fresh Foods Southwest Style Salsa's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Tomato, Tomatoes, Tomato Juice count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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F&S Fresh Foods Southwest Style Salsa

F&S Fresh Foods
65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$4.09 · 15 oz · $0.27 / ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Salsa
Summary

This salsa contains a mix of beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, black beans, and olive oil, which provide essential nutrients and antioxidants. However, the presence of canola oil, a highly processed seed oil, and added sugar, which contributes empty calories, detracts from its overall healthiness. The product's processing level further limits its score, despite the inclusion of some high-quality ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

Tomato
Good

Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to the salsa.

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Tomatoes
Good

Fresh tomatoes provide essential nutrients and flavor, contributing to the overall healthiness of the product.

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Tomato Juice
Good

Tomato juice is a good source of vitamins and adds natural flavor without added sugars or preservatives.

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Tomato Paste
Good

Tomato paste concentrates flavor and nutrients, enriching the salsa with natural tomato goodness.

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Jalapeno Peppers
Good

Jalapenos add flavor and contain capsaicin, which may have mild health benefits and enhance taste.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is used as a preservative and flavor enhancer, common in many processed foods.

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Calcium Chloride
Neutral

Calcium chloride helps maintain texture and stability in canned or processed ingredients.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a basic ingredient used to adjust consistency and is neutral in health impact.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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