Chili Pepper Cayenne Pepper

Processing Impact: 3/10

Products Containing Chili Pepper Cayenne Pepper (2)

Macaroni and Cheese Topped with Blackened Seasoned White Chicken Meat, Macaroni and Cheese

Great to Go
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Other Deli

Chile Picante Crunchy Giant Corn, Chile Picante

Inka
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: 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.