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.

Chile Pepper Powder

Products Containing Chile Pepper Powder (8)

Mild Chile Lime Cashews, Chile Lime

Mongo Con Chile

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Barbeque Cheddar Cheese Light & Crispy Baked Crackers, Barbeque

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Sichuan-style Eggplant with Jasmine Rice, Eggplant & Sichuan-style Sauce, Sichuan-style Eggplant

Hatch Chile Black Bean Dip, Hatch Chile Black Bean

Sichuan-style Eggplant with Jasmine Rice, Eggplant & Sichuan-style Sauce, Sichuan-style Eggplant

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