0.1% Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate

Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:

May act as a preservative

Products Containing 0.1% Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (10)

Mexican Street Corn, Mexican Street

Zina's Salads
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Other Deli

Beef Jerky

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Other Snacks

Beef Jerky, Zesty Lime

Borracho Jerky
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Other Snacks

Beef Jerky, Zesty Lime

Borracho Jerky
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Other Snacks

Tartar Sauce, Tartar

Louisiana
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce

Tartar Sauce, Tartar

Louisiana
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce

Home Stylemacaroni Salad

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Home Stylemacaroni Salad

Mrs. Stratton's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Home Stylemacaroni Salad

Mrs. Stratton's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Home Stylemacaroni Salad

Mrs. Stratton's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Deli Salads

About Processing Impact

The processing impact score (1-10) indicates how much an ingredient contributes to a food's overall processing level. Ingredients with higher scores are typically more heavily processed or are additives used primarily in ultra-processed foods.

Low Impact (1-3)

Minimally processed ingredients like whole foods, simple extracts, or traditional preservatives.

Medium Impact (4-6)

Moderately processed ingredients like refined oils, flours, or simple additives.

High Impact (7-10)

Highly processed ingredients like artificial flavors, colors, or industrial additives.