Critic Acid
Processing Impact: 3/10
Products Containing Critic Acid (28)
Mexican Style Chickpeas with Chili
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Mexican Style Chickpeas with Chili
San Miguel
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Mexican Style Chickpeas with Chili
San Miguel
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Whole Babyclams
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Whole Babyclams
Cora
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Whole Babyclams
Cora
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Beverage
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Soda
Smoky Ancho Sauce
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Cooking Sauces
Life Savers, Mints, Orange
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chewing Gum & Mints
Beverage
Super Chill
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Soda
Life Savers, Mints, Orange
Life Savers
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chewing Gum & Mints
Beverage
Super Chill
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Soda
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.