1% Sodium Benzoate

Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:

May act as a preservative

Products Containing 1% Sodium Benzoate (14)

Sliced Jalapenos

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Sliced Jalapenos

Golchin
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Sliced Jalapenos

Golchin
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Sliced Jalapenos

Golchin
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Sweet & Sour Marinade & Dipping Duck Sauce

Streit's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers

Cole Slaw

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Cole Slaw

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Cole Slaw

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Cole Slaw

Jenkins
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Cole Slaw

Jenkins
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Cole Slaw

Jenkins
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Deli Salads

Yankee Trader Seafood Appetizers, 20 Count, 1.1 Lbs

Yankee Trader Seafood
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Frozen Dinners & Entrees

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.