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Pepper Belly Pete's Garlicky Candied Jalapenos

Contains added sugars

These garlic candied jalapeños are made in small batches in East Texas. The 28 g serving has 17 g of added sugar.

Seed-oil freeNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickeners
$11.99 16 oz · lowest price at TKR Distributors
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
70caloriesPer serving · About 12 pieces (28g)
Protein
0g▼
Fiber
1g
Added sugar
17g▼
Sodium
340mg▼
Saturated fat
0g
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Ingredients: Sliced jalapeno peppers, sugar, water, vinegar, garlic, salt, red pepper, citric acid, calcium chloride
Product details
Shelf life6 months after opening
“Keep the jar shelf-stable until opening; refrigerate after opening and enjoy within 6 months.” — the product page
PackagingGlass jarGlass
“16 oz glass jar of handcrafted candied jalapeños” — the product page
56 / 100
Fair Scored automatically
Weighted as canned and frozen produce, legumesHigh confidence · Scored on 11 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 30%17
Ingredients · counts 20%80
Processing · counts 10%60
Sourcing · counts 20%72
Transparency · counts 20%74
Why it scores 56
Nutrition 17 · Compared with other canned, frozen and dried foods: more sodium (340 mg), less protein (0 g); 17 g added sugar per About 12 pieces
Ingredients 80 · Sugar, 2nd ingredient (added sugar, −20); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 60 · Candied jalapeños preserved in a sweet vinegar brine
Sourcing 72 · Made in small batches in East Texas; the brand says its products are Texas-made
Transparency 74 · Complete ingredient list and specific East Texas, small-batch details
17 g added sugar per serving
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Strong evidence−20 for sugar
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Sliced jalapeno peppers Sugar Water Vinegar Garlic Salt Red pepper Citric acid Calcium chloride
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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.
Citric acid (E330)AcidNo risk
Usually made by fermentation; considered safe.
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