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.

Citric Acid and Xanthan Gum

Products Containing Citric Acid and Xanthan Gum (46)

Carey, Medium Salsa Mexicana Verde

Gluten-free Four Cheese

Gluten-free Crust with Tomato Sauce, Chicken, Fire Roasted Peppers and Smoked Provolone Cheese

Uncured Pepperoni with Aged Provolone Cheese

Roasted Red Pepper & Chipotle Hot Sauce, Warm

Organic Fresh Salsa

Four Cheese Crispy Crust!

Bar-b-q Sauce

Sonoma Flatbreads Pizza

Cinnamon Rolls, Raisins, Frosting

Gluten-free Thin & Crispy Crust with Aged Provolone Cheese & Uncured Pepperoni, Uncured Pepperoni

Uncured Pepperoni Pizza, Uncured Pepperoni

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