Salsa

Chi-Chi's

Medium Thick & Chunky Salsa

Below Average Low confidence

Score breakdown

Ingredient Integrity 52

Standard variant acceptable but includes negative signals; 48oz crosses into unacceptable with modified cornstarch, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, calcium chloride

Processing Level 45

Concentrated tomatoes and dehydrated garlic show industrial processing; larger sizes use chemical preservatives and texture modifiers

Evidence & Transparency 15

Zero sourcing data for tomatoes, peppers, or any ingredients; no origin claims or traceability

Product Quality 48

Water as second ingredient dilutes core vegetables; 48oz variant adds four category red-flag additives

Full details

Ingredients

TomatoesWaterOnionsJalapeño PeppersConcentrated Crushed TomatoesContains 2% or less of SaltWhite VinegarDehydrated GarlicOnion PowderCitric AcidNatural Flavoring. Note: Some variants (48 oz) include additional ingredients: Tomatoes in Tomato Juice (Contains Citric Acid [To Acidify]Calcium Chloride [Firming])Modified CornstarchSodium Benzoate (Preservative)Xanthan Gum.

Certifications

KosherGluten-Free

Sourcing

Manufactured by Megamex Foods, LLC, which operates under the Hormel Foods umbrella. Product is distributed through major U.S. retailers including Kroger, Walmart, and Hannaford. No specific farm-level or ingredient origin traceability claims found.

Transparency notes

Manufacturer clearly identified as Megamex Foods, LLC. Full ingredient lists provided by multiple major retailers. No organic or non-GMO certifications found. Country of origin not explicitly stated on retailer pages. Some formula variation exists between package sizes (48 oz variant includes additional stabilizers and preservatives not present in smaller sizes).

Origin Not explicitly stated; manufactured by Megamex Foods, LLC (U.S.-based company under Hormel Foods)
Last verified June 2026