Polysorbate 80 and Sodium Benzoate
Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:
May act as a preservative
Products Containing Polysorbate 80 and Sodium Benzoate (22)
Chicken Salad
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Deli Salads
Chicken Salad
Publix Deli
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Deli Salads
Chicken Salad
Publix Deli
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Deli Salads
Deli Egg Salad
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Had Salad
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Deli Salads
Egg Salad Grab and Go Sandwich
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Prepared Subs & Sandwiches
Deli Egg Salad
Publix
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Had Salad
Publix
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Deli Salads
Egg Salad Grab and Go Sandwich
Publix
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Prepared Subs & Sandwiches
Deli Egg Salad
Publix
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes
Deli Macaroni Salad
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Deli Salads
Deli Macaroni Salad
Publix
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Deli Salads
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.