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.

Caramel Color. Breading Set in Vegetable Oil

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Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Chunks with Rib Meat

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Chunks with Rib Meat

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Chunks with Rib Meat

Chicken Parmesan

Stouffer's, Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Topped with Marinara Sauce & Real Mozzarella Cheese with Spaghetti, Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Topped with Marinara Sauce & Real Mozzarella Cheese with Spaghetti, Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Topped with Marinara Sauce & Real Mozzarella Cheese with Spaghetti, Chicken Parmesan

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