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 Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Bon Appetit, Cheese Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Bread

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Breads & Buns

Bon Appetit, Cheese Coffee Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: 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 Processed
Category: Cookies & Biscuits

Cookies

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cookies & Biscuits

Pepperoni Pizza

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pizza

Bon Appetit, Marble Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Bon Appetit, Pound Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Bon Appetit, Cream Cheese Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Wild Mike's, Uiltimate Pizza

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Pizza

Pumpkin Fritters

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: 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.