Salt And Salsa Verde
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What it is
Salsa verde is a green sauce originating in Mexico, made primarily from tomatillos, chili peppers, onion, and cilantro. The tomatillos, a fruit in the nightshade family, give the sauce its characteristic tangy flavor and green color. It is typically prepared by simmering or blending the ingredients.
Why it's used
Salsa verde is used as a condiment or ingredient to add a fresh, zesty flavor and mild heat to a variety of dishes. Manufacturers add it to enhance the taste profile of Mexican and Tex-Mex foods, including enchiladas, tacos, chips, and as a topping for grilled meats and eggs.
Health notes
Salsa verde is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. The primary ingredients, tomatillos and chili peppers, are vegetables and fruits and are not associated with significant health concerns at typical consumption levels. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many individual ingredients commonly found in salsa verde, but not the combined product itself. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from moderate consumption.
Allergen info
Salsa verde is not a major allergen. It does not contain milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. It is also gluten-free.