Citric Acid Lactic Acid
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Citric Acid Lactic Acid (30)
Great Value, Singles White American Cheese
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Great Value, Singles White American Cheese
Great Value
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Bold Flavor Fuego Grain Free Tortilla Chips, Bold
Siete
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Chipins Popcorn Chips
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Drean's, French Onion Dip
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Dips & Salsa
Nice!, Cherry Sours
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Candy
Drean's, French Onion Dip
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Dips & Salsa
Chipins Popcorn Chips
Popcorn, Indiana
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Drean's, French Onion Dip
Dean's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Dips & Salsa
Nice!, Cherry Sours
Nice!
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Candy
Herr's, Potato Chips, Cheddar, Sour Cream
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 5 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
5/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Disney, Pixar Finding Dory Lollipop Rings
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 5 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
5/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Candy
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.