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.

Lactic Acid and Natural Flavor

Products Containing Lactic Acid and Natural Flavor (23)

Superior Snacks, Micro Mini Pretzels, Yogurt

Irene's, Greek Yogurt Coated Flax & Chia Seeds Biscotti

Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt Trail Mix, Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt

Superior Snacks, Micro Mini Pretzels, Yogurt

Irene's, Greek Yogurt Coated Flax & Chia Seeds Biscotti

Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt Trail Mix, Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt

Probiotic Fruit & Yogurt with Dried Sweetened Cranberries & Blueberries, Yogurt-flavored Cranberries with Probiotic, Almonds & Greek-style Yogurt Confectionery Chips Trail Mix, Fruit & Yogurt

Superior Snacks, Micro Mini Pretzels, Yogurt

Irene's, Greek Yogurt Coated Flax & Chia Seeds Biscotti

Hickory Harvest Foods, Mini Yogurt Pretzels

Hickory Harvest Foods, Mini Yogurt Pretzels

Hickory Harvest Foods, Mini Yogurt Pretzels

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