Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate

Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:

May act as a preservative

Products Containing Citric Acid Potassium Sorbate (28)

Minced Garlic in Water

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Herbs & Spices

Minced Garlic in Water

Iberia
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Herbs & Spices

Minced Garlic in Water

Iberia
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Herbs & Spices

Shoprite, Raspberry Acai Vinaigrette

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise

Yogurt Smoothie

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Yogurt

Shoprite, Raspberry Acai Vinaigrette

Shoprite
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise

Yogurt Smoothie

Lala
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Yogurt

La Yogurt, Light Probiotic Blended Nonfat Yogurt, Blueberry

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

Spartan, Toaster Pastries, Froasted Brown Sugar Cinnamon

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries

Ghirardelli Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Squares Bar

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

Ghirardelli Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Squares Bar

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

Chocolate Pie, Chocolate

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.