Ascorbic Acid Added to Maintain Freshness and Color
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Ascorbic Acid Added to Maintain Freshness and Color (12)
Apple Harvest Parfait
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Yogurt
Apple Harvest Parfait, Apple Harvest
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Yogurt
Apple Harvest Parfait, Apple Harvest
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Yogurt
Apple Harvest Parfait, Apple Harvest
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Yogurt
Apple Harvest Parfait, Apple Harvest
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Yogurt
Apples, Pecans & Gouda
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Lunch Snacks & Combinations
Apples, Cheese & Almonds
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Lunch Snacks & Combinations
Apples, Cheese & Almonds
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Lunch Snacks & Combinations
Apples, Cheese & Almonds
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Lunch Snacks & Combinations
Apples, Pecans & Gouda
Quickchek
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Lunch Snacks & Combinations
Apples & Peanut Butter, Apples & Peanut
Safeway
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pre-packaged Fruit & Vegetables
Apples & Peanut Butter
Safeway
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pre-packaged Fruit & Vegetables
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.