As a Preservative
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing As a Preservative (44)
Sweet Soy Sauce
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces
Wrap Kit
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Prepared Wraps and Burittos
Egg Salads
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
David's, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Cookies & Biscuits
Imo's Provel Cheese Thin Crust Pizza
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pizza
Limon
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks
Lime Blend From Concentrate
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks
Pepperoni Provel Cheese Thin Crust Pizza, Pepperoni
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pizza
Sandwich Spread
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Butter & Spread
Sandwich Spread
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Butter & Spread
Hard Candy Lollipop with Edible Print
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 5 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
5/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Candy
Hard Candy Lollipop with Edible Print
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 5 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
5/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Candy
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.