Citric Acid Added as a Preservative and Salt
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Citric Acid Added as a Preservative and Salt (6)
Chicago Style Triple Mix Popcorn
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks
Gourmet Triple Mix
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pre-packaged Fruit & Vegetables
Gourmet Triple Mix
Valley Popcorn
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pre-packaged Fruit & Vegetables
Gourmet Triple Mix
Valley Popcorn
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pre-packaged Fruit & Vegetables
Potato Chips
De-lish-us
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Ripped Potato Chips, Ripped
Wisconsin
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & 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.