Growing up I was never exposed to ‘exotic’ foods. We ate traditional American foods common to New England. There was pot roast, baked beans and apple pie. There was NOT salsa, guacamole or anything else remotely spicy and flavorful. After college, I headed down to Texas for 7 years with the now husband and my taste buds were awakened to the joys of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. I learned to enjoy foods that were filled with flavor and packed a little bit of a punch to them! Lately, salsa flavors have exploded and there are tons of new varieties out there. I recently received a cooler full of the new Wholly Guacamole salsas as well as some of their famous guacamole to try. I have worked with Wholly Guacamole in the past and have always been impressed with the freshness and flavor of their products. Here is a little bit about the company if you haven’t had the chance to try them yet:
Every package of guacamole and salsa we produce is made with the same attention to quality and safety that was important to us 25 years ago. We always use real Hass avocados and natural ingredients that never include preservatives, artificial flavoring or fillers.
Wholly Guacamole uses a system of preservation that involves high-pressure water rather than heat or chemicals. It is all about using cold-water pressure instead of heat to preserve their product. The cold water is a low-energy process and it is recyclable so it’s more efficient than heat preservation. None of their products contain any of the “Big 8 Allergens” which are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. They are also gluten free and Kosher.
Wholly Guacamole Salsa
For my review, I received a wonderful selection of salsas and guacamole, including their newest salsa flavors. The salsas I got to try were: Classic Hot, Pineapple, Red Pepper Mango, Roasted Tomato, Avocado Verde, Guacamole and Spicy Pico, Classic Mild, Classic medium.
Let me just say that there are a TON of ways to use salsa besides just scooping it up with a chip! I decided to try incorporating it into a couple of my recipes and not just inhale it all with Tostitos (although that is certainly a good way to enjoy it, too!)! So, what did I do with all this salsa? Here are a couple of ideas:
As a topping for hamburgers:
Mix a few spoonfuls in with a low calorie mayonnaise for a great hamburger topping
Easy Layered Taco Pie Recipe
Just click the title to go to the recipe! It was delicious and one package of Wholly Salsa is the perfect size!
My opinion: Honestly, we love Wholly Guacamole’s salsa and my husband insists it be the only one we buy. He USED to be a fan of the classic glass jar brand that shall remain nameless until the first time I worked with Wholly Guacamole! Then, we got to taste how FRESH salsa can really taste and we have never gone back since! The flavor of these salsas is amazing…you can really taste the tomato and onion with the spice of the pepper. His favorite will always be the class hot…tons of tomato flavor and HEAT. My son heads for the classic medium and I feel great knowing he is getting a serving of veggies and he doesn’t even realize it! My favorite? I really loved the Pineapple! It was a unique change of pace from the classic varieties and was a great topping for grilled chicken. You will have your own favorites, of course, but there were non that I disliked. Whether you are using the salsa as a topping, dip, or recipe ingredient I really think these new flavors will give you a whole new range of flavors to choose from.
And don’t forget, Wholly Guacamole makes….Guacamole, too! I absolutely love guacamole and whether you prefer the smooth or chunky styles, Wholly Guacamole’s are delicious. Fresh tasting and creamy, I usually scoop it up with chips but it also goes great on hotdogs and hamburgers or as a layered taco dip or sandwich topping. Avocados are actually pretty good for you because the fat they contain is considered the ‘good’ fat. So, you can feel good about your snacking!
National Guacamole Day is Sept 16!
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I learned they have a $1.5 coupon on their website.
I learned that you can freeze Wholly Guacamole for 3 months!
This stuff is so yummy. I’ve been eating it for years. I’m glad I’m not the only one!U
5 Chef Inspired Flavors: Avocado Verde, Guacamole & Spicy Pilo, Pineapple, Red Pepper Mango & Roasted Tomato and I can solve dinner using the Meal-o-Matic
I love Wholly products!! They are so fresh & delicious. There is a great coupon on their website too!
Freeze your guacamole….
avocado is a fruit with 20 vitamins and minerals
You can freeze your guacamole! Good to know because I have some in my fridge that won’t get used by the date on the package.
No additives or preservatives and you can freeze it
I had no idea what process they used and learned that Wholly Guacamole® brand is the world’s largest user of HPP technology. I always wondered how they keep from turning brown while packaging.
I had heard about freezing your guacamole, but for 3 months. I must try!
They only use Haas avocados in their guacamole.
they also sell wholly queso
They have Double Dip, which is salsa and guac in one package…brilliant!
i learned that avocados are also known as alligator pears!
They have great recipes!
Wholly Guacamole is allergen free, so you don’t have to worry if someone in your house is allergic to dairy or nuts or any of the other major food allergies!
The avocado is also known as the Alligator pear
learned that Wholly Guacamole has several flavors of salsas, which is great.
They have 5 new flavors, coupons and some great recipes.
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
Adding citrus juice to an avocado keeps it looking green and delicious, definitely didn’t know that.
I learned that they have great recipe ideas listed on their website, like Picadillo Nachos.
They use a technology called High Pressure Process to preserve foods.
I learned that avocados were once called “Alligator pears”.
I learned: They use a process called Fresherized is an all-natural process of preservation.
Wholly Guacamole used to be called AvoClassic Guacamole which was renamed in 2003.
I learned that you can freeze guacamole. I also learned that avocados have lots of great vitamins and minerals. Thanks so much for the giveaway!
I learned they have multiple flavors of their products.
I learned that all of their products can be frozen!
Neither our Wholly Guacamole or Wholly Salsa products contain allergens. The FDA calls out the “Big 8 Allergens” which are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
They only use Haas avocados which taste the best.
I learned they have recipes on their site and that you can freeze your guac
I learned they always use real Hass avocados and natural ingredients that never include preservatives, artificial flavoring or fillers
I didn’t realize they make 8 flavors of salsa.
PMNSL95 at triad dot rr dot com
I learned that they use High Pressure Processing (HPP) Technology
I learned Wholly comes in 5 flavors and has no additives or preservatives. Love the stuff!
I learned that avocado (and therefore, guacamole) is jam-packed with vitamins and minerals! YAY!! Take that, Ranch dressing!
Thanks!
h4schaffer at gmail dot com
I learned that you can free guacamole I had no idea!!
I love Wholly Guacamole! I read on the site that they make a Pineapple Salsa now (I did not know this); should be great with ham. I hope I win some.
can freeze Wholly Guacamole for 3 months
They are all natural with no additives or preservatives.
I learned they use High Pressure Processing or HPP technology….
the product is freezable. who woulda thought?
I learned if you like them on FB you can downloadspecial coupons, share ideas and recipes.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I learned that Wholly Guacamole is America’s best selling brand of pre-made guacamole and has been for ten years running!
I learned that they use hpp technology to preserve the food, so there are no added preservatives or additives.
I learned that I can get Wholly products at my neighborhood grocery store
They have 5 new flavors, and you can print coupons from their website!
in 2005 chip and flip met for the first time
This stuff is excellent, I learned they have many different flavors besides the green stuff
I love their guacamole and can’t wait to try their Roasted Tomato Salsa!
I discovered you can freeze their guacamole for three months. That is very useful to know since I LOVE their stuff and would love to stock up when there are sales.
I learned that they are All Natural, No Additives Or Preservatives.
I learned that there are some great recipes to try on the website.
Most of the products are free of the major allergens. Great for taking to parties!
I learned there is a printable coupon on the site.
I learned that you can freeze Wholly Guacamole freezes and that it will stay good for up to three months,
They are all super tasty and made naturally!
I love that there are recipes.
I learned that their products are truly all-natural!
Did you know the avocado is known as the Alligator Pear?
I learned that there are no artificial flavors!
Introducing a tasty double play. Wholly™, a proud sponsor of the New York Yankees, knocks it out of the park with Guacamole and Salsa. At the Stadium or at home, our Wholly salute to the New York Yankees is a homerun! (Insert stadium cheering here)
They have five new flavors. My Fiancee loves Mango so I bet he’d like their new mango guac. roasted tomato sounds good too!
They use Hass Avocados & you can freeze guacamole!
Every Wholly Salsa product has 20 vitamins and minerals
They make an organic guacamole!
They have a monthly newsletter that gives recipes and coupons
That the Hass variety of avocado was started in the 1920s, I didn’t know it was a newish variety!
I learned that The Aztecs enjoy the first bowl of guacamole in the 16th century!
That you can freeze guacomole, who knew?!
I learned that Neither Wholly Guacamole or Wholly Salsa products contain allergens! Good to know since I have to eat Gluten free!
I learned that there is a salsa I haven’t tried–amazing, since we LOVE Wholly Guacamole–Roasted Tomato!
i learned there are no additives or preservatives
I learned they use no additives or preservatives
I learned they made salsa too.
All Natural, No Additives Or Preservatives
no chemicals or preservatives added
I learned that they use a process called High Pressure Process to preserve their foods though the use of high-pressure water, rather than with heat or chemicals!
They have a red pepper mango salsa… yummy!
I learned that the product stays good in your freezer for up to 3 months.
Rather than preservatives, they use High Pressure Processing.
I learned that they have tons of recipes on their website. Looking forward to trying quite a few. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
You can get a new coupon each month on their website!
I learned that they have some good recipes on their site.
I didn’t know it could be frozen!!!
The products have no additives or preservatives
I learned that the Avocado is also known as an “Alligator Pear.”
You can freeze guacamole – awesome tip!
Can free Wholly guacamole for 3 months! Good to always have a box in the freezer for guests.
I learned you can freeze Wholly Guac to keep for months ahead!
I had no idea that they have so many salsa flavors… had always been focused on the delicious guac!
I learned avocados are high in monounsaturated fat, the same fat that’s in olive oil and almonds.
Wholly Guacamole comes in 8 flavors. Thank you. Jerri Davis
They are all-natural with no additives or preservatives!
I did not know you could freeze their products
There is a coupon on their website
I learned that the products have no additives or preservatives.
mmacaluso333@yahoo.com
I learned that Wholly Guacamole® brand is the world’s largest user of HPP technology.
Have never noticed them in the store, but learned that the products can be found in multiple stores in the area.
hey have a great Offers page with where you can get a new coupon each month!
Lisa M
bud lisa samson
I learned there is a $1.50 off their salsa coupon on their website.
kerrie@mayansfamily.com
I learned their products are allergen free!
I learned that they preserve food by high-pressure water rather than with heat or chemicals
The avocado is also called the “alligator pear”.. they also offer coupons and recipes on their site.
I learned that you can freeze Wholly Guacamole for 3 months
They also make wholly queso.
There are 5 New Scrum-Diddly-Umptious Flavors!
I learned that they’re all natural, with no preservatives or additives!
I learned that the products have no additives or preservatives.
So cool, you can freeze the guacamole, I didn’t know that one! And what an array of salsa flavors, I would love to try them all!
Ana
You can freeze it for 3 months!!
I learned you can get a $1.50 off coupon for Wholly Salsa on the site.
I learned:
Are Wholly Guacamole products allergen free?
Neither our Wholly Guacamole or Wholly Salsa products contain allergens. The FDA calls out the “Big 8 Allergens” which are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
However, three of our Wholly Salsa product flavors do contain cornstarch. Those salsas are the Red Pepper Mango, Pineapple and Roasted Tomato. Although cornstarch is not a major allergen, we want you to be aware in case you are sensitive to corn.
they have allergen free products.
All Natural, No Additives Or Preservatives, 5 Chef Inspired Flavors, Chillin’ In The Produce Section
Terri P
pr4gatheingroses AT gmail DOT com
I really want to try the Wholly Salsa® Roasted Tomato dip
I learned you can freeze guacamole!
All Natural, No Additives Or Preservatives
i learned that theres no preservatives in them!!!
I learned that avocados are also called Alligator Pears.
The best way to thaw our guacamole once it’s frozen is to move it from your freezer to your refrigerator 24 hours before you need it.
alholm.co at gmail dot com
I learned that the guacamole can be frozen, which is awesome now that I’ve inherited a second freezer! Thanks for the opportunity to win. XO
I learned that Wholly Guacamole products are featured on the hit shows The Biggest Loser and Dr. Oz
I learned they have tons of recipes on their site!
I learned you can freeze their products for 3 months!
I would love to try their roasted tomato and many other flavors. They have a coupon on their site that is nice too!
I learned that the company renamed themself from AvoClassic to Wholly Guacamole in 2003.
I learned they have no preservatives
I had no idea that avocados were called alligator pears!
I like the 100 calorie snack packs.
avocadoes are avocados are high in monounsaturated fat but that is the good kind of fat that has certain health benefits
I learned that it is All Natural, with No Additives Or Preservatives! Fantastic!
All natural products
They have yummy salsas
I love that their products can be frozen.
I learned that there are no chemicals or preservatives added. Which means I wouldn’t feel bad about sharing with my daughter
fs4sarah at gmail dot com
I learned you can freeze the guac!
I learned that the products have no additives or preservatives.
learned that you can freeze wholly guacamole.
That it has no preservatives
I learned they always use real Hass avocados and natural ingredients
They have 100 calorie packs of guacamole! Yum!
they make all natural products
I learned and i like that you can freeze it for up to three months.
I learned it is all natural with no additives and no preservatives.
Wholly Guacamole now makes single serve packets so you can just squeeze and eat.
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I liked that it is naturally made.
I learned that If you hate not having guac when you need it, freezing is a great option.
Their guacamole freezes beautifully…simply pop it in your freezer and it will stay good for up to three months, so you always have tasty guacamole when you want it.
I learned that there’s a $1.50 coupon you can print from their site.
I learned they use a technology called High Pressure Process (HPP is a process of preserving foods though the use of high-pressure water, rather than with heat or chemicals.)
I learned that avocados are high in monounsaturated fat.