Maltodextrin and Citric Acid
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Maltodextrin and Citric Acid (9)
Cashew Meltaway Egg, Cashew
Gardners Candies
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Chocolate
Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, Sea Salt & Vinegar
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, Sea Salt & Vinegar
Heinen's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, Sea Salt & Vinegar
Heinen's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Fruit & Nut Egg Candies, Fruit & Nut
Sarris Candies
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Candy
Fruit & Nut Egg, Fruit & Nut
Sarris Candles
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chocolate
Fruit & Nut Egg, Fruit & Nut
Sarris Candles
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chocolate
Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips, Sea Salt & Vinegar
Heinen's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Chips, Pretzels & Snacks
Fruit & Nut Egg Candies, Fruit & Nut
Sarris Candies
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Candy
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.