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.

Artificial Colors Includes F D C Red 40

Products Containing Artificial Colors Includes F D C Red 40 (9)

Fruity Chewing Gum

Fruity Chewing Gum, Assorted

Fruity Chewing Gum, Assorted

Strawberry, Lime, Grape, Lemon, Orange, Cherry Fruit Flavor Jumbo Jelly Beans, Strawberry, Lime, Grape, Lemon, Orange, Cherry

Strawberry, Lime, Grape, Lemon, Orange, Cherry Fruit Flavor Jumbo Jelly Beans, Strawberry, Lime, Grape, Lemon, Orange, Cherry

Jumbo Fruit Jelly Beans

Jumbo Fruit Jelly Beans, Strawberry; Lime; Grape; Lemon; Orange; Cherry

Fruit Punch, Grape, Orange, Lemon Electrolyte Sports Gum, Fruit Punch, Grape, Orange, Lemon

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