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Kelp Salsa - Sea Verde

Contains xanthan gum

This certified organic salsa combines Alaskan kelp with tomatillo, peppers and spices. It contains xanthan gum, and is made in a facility that processes several major allergens.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesVegetarian
$9.95 lowest price at Barnacle Foods
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
15caloriesPer serving · 2 Tbsp (37g)
Protein
0g
Fiber
1g▲
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
120mg▲
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Alaskan kelp, tomatillo, onion, vinegar, agave, garlic, cumin, serrano pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, xanthan gum
83 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as ready meals, soups, saucesHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 35%86
Ingredients · counts 25%92
Processing · counts 15%60
Sourcing · counts 10%85
Transparency · counts 15%85
Why it scores 83
Nutrition 86 · Compared with other ready meals and sauces: less sodium (120 mg), more fiber (1 g); no added sugar per 2 Tbsp
Ingredients 92 · Agave, 5th ingredient (added sugar, −8); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · A vegetable salsa with vinegar, agave and xanthan gum
Sourcing 85 · Certified organic; the kelp is identified as Alaskan
Transparency 85 · Complete ingredient list and a certified organic claim
Contains xanthan gum
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−8 for agave
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Alaskan kelp Tomatillo Onion Vinegar Agave Garlic Cumin Serrano pepper Salt Cayenne pepper Xanthan gum
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Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives2 additives · 1 limited risk
Added sugarSugarLimited risk
Added sugar; the WHO and the US Dietary Guidelines advise keeping added sugars under 10% of daily calories.
Xanthan gum (E415)ThickenerNo risk
Made by fermentation; EFSA re-confirmed its safety in 2017, though large amounts can cause bloating.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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