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.

Cottonseed Oil And/or Peanut Oil

Products Containing Cottonseed Oil And/or Peanut Oil (26)

Sharp Cheddar Cranberries & Cashews

Hines Nut Co., Mixed Nuts, Orchard Fresh

Savory Snacks

Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Infused Cranberries, and Roasted & Sea Salted Cashew Pieces

Mixed Nuts

Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Flavored Sweetened Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashew Pieces Trays, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cherry

Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Flavored Sweetened Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashew Pieces Trays, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cherry

Cajun Nut & Fruit Mix

Flavored Ice Cream

Cajun Nut & Fruit Mix

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