Benzoate
Processing Impact: 7/10
Health Effects:
May act as a preservative
Products Containing Benzoate (100)
Desserts
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Puddings & Custards
Pagliacci, Hot Home Style Giardiniera
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Giardiniera Marinated Pepper Mix
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Giardiniera Italian Style Marinated Pepper Mix
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Sliced Peperoncini
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Peperoncini
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Imported Golden Peperoncini
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Cream Style Horseradish
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces
Peperoncini
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Caroline Pride, Red Cooked Sausage
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats
Real Soda, San Pearo Punch Soda
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 5 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
5/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Soda
Sparkling Beverage
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Water
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.