Is Pace Salsa Vegan?
It Depends
Not certifiedMost Pace Salsa varieties, including the Chunky (Mild, Medium, Hot), Restaurant Style, Thick and Chunky, Picante, Organic, and Avocado lines, are made entirely from plant-based ingredients and are vegan. However, Pace's Hot Honey Habanero Salsa and Honey Chipotle Salsa both list honey as a direct ingredient, making those specific flavors not vegan.
The catch: The honey-named flavors (Hot Honey Habanero, Honey Chipotle) contain real honey and are clearly not vegan. The core lineup is fine.
Category
Condiments
Verdict
It Depends
Brand
Pace Foods (Campbell's)
The mainstream Pace Salsa varieties have a straightforward ingredient list: crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, onions, distilled vinegar, salt, garlic, and spices. No dairy, eggs, gelatin, carmine, or other animal derivatives appear.
Some varieties include "natural flavoring," which is an ambiguous term, Campbell's has not publicly confirmed the source, and third-party vegan trackers flag it as a minor uncertainty rather than a confirmed animal ingredient. Strict vegans who want absolute certainty should contact Pace directly.
The Avocado Salsa adds vegetable oil (soybean and/or canola), tomatillos, avocado, xanthan gum, lime juice concentrate, and citric acid, all plant-based. The problem flavors are clearly labeled with "honey" in the name: Hot Honey Habanero Sweet and Spicy Salsa (launched 2024/2025) and Honey Chipotle Salsa both include honey in the ingredient declaration.
Pace's Hot Honey Chipotle Signature Sauce is in the same boat. If you are shopping for the standard jar on the salsa shelf (Chunky, Restaurant Style, Picante, Organic), you are very likely clear.
What makes it non-vegan
- ✕honey
Vegan alternatives
- ✓ Tostitos Chunky Salsa (plain varieties, no honey flavors)
- ✓ Newman's Own Medium Salsa (all plant-based)
- ✓ Frontera Salsa (most varieties, check label)
- ✓ 365 by Whole Foods Organic Salsa
- ✓ Desert Pepper Trading Co. Salsa
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Frequently asked
Is Pace Salsa Vegan?
Most Pace Salsa varieties, including the Chunky (Mild, Medium, Hot), Restaurant Style, Thick and Chunky, Picante, Organic, and Avocado lines, are made entirely from plant-based ingredients and are vegan. However, Pace's Hot Honey Habanero Salsa and Honey Chipotle Salsa both list honey as a direct ingredient, making those specific flavors not vegan.
What is the catch with Pace Salsa?
The honey-named flavors (Hot Honey Habanero, Honey Chipotle) contain real honey and are clearly not vegan. The core lineup is fine.
What can I use instead of Pace Salsa?
Vegan options include Tostitos Chunky Salsa (plain varieties, no honey flavors), Newman's Own Medium Salsa (all plant-based), Frontera Salsa (most varieties, check label), 365 by Whole Foods Organic Salsa.
Is Pace Salsa certified vegan?
Pace Salsa does not carry a third-party vegan certification, so the verdict here is based on its current ingredient list and manufacturer information.
Sources
Last verified June 20, 2026. See how we verify. Always confirm on the current product label, since recipes change. Product photo via Open Food Facts.
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