Ascorbic Acid to Promote Color Retention
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Ascorbic Acid to Promote Color Retention (762)
Fruit & Oatmeal
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Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cereal
Squeeze
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Herbs & Spices
Dark Chocolate Covered Fruit Bars
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Apple Pie
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Squeeze Ginger
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Herbs & Spices
Fruit & Oatmeal
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cereal
Crafted Smoothie Blends
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates
Sweet Apple Braided Brioche
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Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Breads & Buns
Acai Bowls
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Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Other Frozen Desserts
Acai Bowls, Acai Blend with Fruit & Granola
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates
Acai Bowls Blend with Fruit & Granola
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates
Real Fruit Bites with Yogurt and Whole Grain Oats Apple Chunks
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 5 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
5/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks
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.