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Mateo's GOURMET SALSA

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Is Mateo's GOURMET SALSA healthy?

Mateo's GOURMET SALSA scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. Mateo's Gourmet Salsa features a clean ingredient list with tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and dehydrated garlic, all of which are minimally processed and retain their nutritional benefits.

How processed is Mateo's GOURMET SALSA?

Mateo's GOURMET SALSA is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mateo's GOURMET SALSA's score?

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

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Mateo's GOURMET SALSA

Mateo's
80 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

$18.52 · 70 fl oz · $0.26 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Sauer Brands Inc.
Category Condiments
Summary

Mateo's Gourmet Salsa features a clean ingredient list with tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and dehydrated garlic, all of which are minimally processed and retain their nutritional benefits. The product avoids harmful additives and seed oils, making it a healthier choice within its category. However, as a processed food, its score is capped due to its processing level.

Key ingredients 8

Spices
Good

Whole-food seasonings, antioxidant-bearing.

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Tomatoes
Neutral

Tomatoes are a natural base for salsa, providing vitamins and flavor without added processing.

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Jalapeno peppers
Neutral

Jalapeno peppers add spice and flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile without negative effects.

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Dehydrated garlic
Neutral

Dehydrated garlic enhances flavor and has natural health properties, with minimal processing involved.

Salt
Neutral

Salt is used for seasoning and preservation, common in many processed foods, but should be consumed in moderation.

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Cilantro
Neutral

Cilantro adds fresh flavor and nutrients, commonly used in salsa recipes for taste enhancement.

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Red wine vinegar
Neutral

Red wine vinegar provides acidity and flavor balance, a natural ingredient with minimal processing.

Lemon juice concentrate
Neutral

Lemon juice concentrate adds acidity and brightness, derived from natural citrus sources with minimal processing.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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