Is Trader Joe's Pineapple Salsa Nightshade Free?

No. This product is not nightshades free as it lists 6 ingredients that contain nightshades.

Why it's not nightshade free

  • crushed red peppers
  • jalapeno peppers
  • diced tomatoes in tomato juice
  • green bell peppers
  • tomato paste
  • tomato puree

crushed red peppers

Dietitian note

Most peppers, including jalapenos and chilis, are nightshades. However, black and white pepper are derived from peppercorns and thus are not nightshades.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

jalapeno peppers
diced tomatoes in tomato juice
green bell peppers

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Description

Offers a sweet-tart flavor profile with bright acidity, crisp juicy chunks and a slightly spicy finish; texture is chunky and saucy. Commonly used as a dip for chips, a topping for tacos or seafood, a condiment for grilled proteins, or stirred into salads. Reviewers cite variable heat and chunk size.

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Ingredients

Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste), Pineapple (Pineapple, Pineapple Juice, Ascorbic Acid), Onion, Green Bell Peppers, Diced Tomatoes In Tomato Juice, Distilled White Vinegar, Cane Sugar, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Salt, Garlic Puree (Garlic, Water), Dried Onion, Jalapeño Peppers, Cumin Powder, Dried Cilantro, Crushed Red Peppers.

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About this product

Dip · Liquid, Spreadable

Flavor
SweetTartSpicyAcidic
Texture
ChunkyJuicy
Commonly used for
DippingToppingSaladGrilling