Pickled Red Onions

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Ultra-processed · 1 ingredient to watch

Trader Joe's Pickled Red Onions scores 87/100 on Tallow — our clean band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

Trader Joe's Pickled Red Onions lists 8 ingredients, starting with Red Onions, Apple Cider Vinegar, Garlic, Black Peppercorns and Water. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

At 87/100 Trader Joe's Pickled Red Onions sits in our top band, among the better fruits & vegetables we have scored. A higher-scoring option in fruits & vegetables is Good & Gather Garden Salad Blend Iceberg Lettuce, Carrot & Red Cabbage at 100/100.