Citric Acid as a Preservative

Processing Impact: 3.5/10

Products Containing Citric Acid as a Preservative (128)

Kroger, Beef Ravioli

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pasta by Shape & Type

American Singles, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product

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

Tops, Roasted & Unsalted Deluxe Cashews

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks

Olives Arnaud, Green Olives a La Provencale

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Sweet Chili Sauce with Lemon Grass

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce

Nassau Candy, Sea Salt English Toffee, Dark Chocolate

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

J. Skinner, Sensational Strawberry Cheese Danish

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

Cherry Cheese Concerto

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres

Danish Cheese

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

Sea Salt English Toffee

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

Danish

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

Yellow Chili Sauce with Ginger

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 5 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
5/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces

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.