Citric Acid Added as a Preservative
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Citric Acid Added as a Preservative (141)
Bon Appetit, Lemon Cake
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Bon Appetit, Cheese Cake
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Bread
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Breads & Buns
Bon Appetit, Cheese Coffee Cake
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
7-eleven, Fresh to Go, Oatmeal Cookie, Raisin
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cookies & Biscuits
Cookies
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cookies & Biscuits
Pepperoni Pizza
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pizza
Bon Appetit, Marble Cake
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Bon Appetit, Pound Cake
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Bon Appetit, Cream Cheese Cake
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
Wild Mike's, Uiltimate Pizza
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Pizza
Pumpkin Fritters
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
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.