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On The Border Mild Salsa

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Is On The Border Mild Salsa healthy?

On The Border Mild Salsa scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This mild salsa contains beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers, which provide vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor.

How processed is On The Border Mild Salsa?

On The Border Mild Salsa is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive On The Border Mild Salsa's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers count in its favor; sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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On The Border Mild Salsa

On The Border
75 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$31.99 · 16 oz · pack of 4 · $0.97 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Truco Enterprises
Category Condiments
Summary

This mild salsa contains beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno peppers, which provide vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. However, the addition of refined sugar detracts from its nutritional profile, as it adds unnecessary calories without essential nutrients. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of mostly natural ingredients.

Key ingredients 8

tomatoes
Good

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

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onions
Good

Onions add flavor and contain compounds that support immune health, making them a beneficial ingredient.

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jalapeno peppers
Good

Jalapenos add spice and contain capsaicin, which may support metabolism and add flavor.

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dehydrated garlic
Good

Dehydrated garlic provides flavor and contains compounds that may support immune health.

dehydrated cilantro
Good

Dehydrated cilantro adds aroma and flavor, along with antioxidants beneficial for health.

water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and has a neutral impact on health, serving as a base in the salsa.

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salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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sugar
Bad

Sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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