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.

Macaroni and Cheese Sauce Sauce Water

Products Containing Macaroni and Cheese Sauce Sauce Water (11)

Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese Buffalo-style Seasoned Chicken Breast and Shredded Mozzarella on Top of Macaroni in Spicy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mega Bowls, Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese Buffalo-style Seasoned Chicken Breast and Shredded Mozzarella on Top of Macaroni in Spicy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mega Bowls, Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

Banquet Basic Chicken Nuggets with Mac and Cheese Meal, 6.2 Oz

Banquet Basic Pepperoni Pizza Meal, 6.25 Oz

Banquet Basic Chicken Finger with Mac and Cheese Meal

Banquet Basic Salisbury Steak

Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese Buffalo-style Seasoned Chicken Breast and Shredded Mozzarella on Top of Macaroni in Spicy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mega Bowls, Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

All American Chicken Breast Nuggets Breaded White Meat Chicken Patties, Corn, Pasta & Cheese Sauce, Chocolate Chip Cookies, All American Chicken Breast Nuggets

Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese Buffalo-style Seasoned Chicken Breast and Shredded Mozzarella on Top of Macaroni in Spicy Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mega Bowls, Buffalo-style Chicken Mac 'n Cheese

Kid Cuisine All Star Nuggets, Frozen Meal, 8.8 Oz.

Kid Cuisine All Star Nuggets, Frozen Meal, 8.8 Oz.

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