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.

Crystal Sugar (sugar

Products Containing Crystal Sugar (sugar (10)

Cookie Dough Chunks Churro, Cookie Dough

Churro Cookie Dough Chunks, Churro

Filled Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes, Chocolate, Vanilla

Filled Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes, Chocolate, Vanilla

Filled Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes, Chocolate, Vanilla

Filled Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes, Chocolate, Vanilla

Filled Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes, Chocolate, Vanilla

Filled Chocolate and Vanilla Flavored Cupcakes Filled with Sweet Vanilla Frosting, Filled Chocolate and Vanilla

Parisian Style Cookies, Parisian Style

Parisian Style Cookies, Parisian Style

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