Ascorbic Acid to Preserve Freshness
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Ascorbic Acid to Preserve Freshness (129)
Santa Fe Style Rice & Beans
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Green Pepper Sauce
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Cooking Sauces
Luxurious Shortbread
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cookies & Biscuits
Green Pepper Sauce
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces
Green Pepper Sauce
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Cooking Sauces
Green Pepper Sauce
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Cooking Sauces
Chipotle Bbq Chicken Leg & Thigh
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Cooked & Prepared
Beef Stroganoff
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Cooked & Prepared
100 Calorie Healthy Pop Butter Microwave Pop Corn
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks
Jolly Time, Healthy Pop, Unpopped Corn, Kettle
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks
Crispy White Microwave Popcorn, Crispy White
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks
Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads
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.