Potassium Metabisulfite as a Preservative
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Potassium Metabisulfite as a Preservative (27)
Italia Garden, Italian Lemon Juice
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks
Lime Juice From Concentrate
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks
Teriyaki Beef with Pineapple Rice
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Saucy & Tangy Superior Jerky, Saucy & Tangy
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Snacks
Saucy & Tangy Superior Jerky, Saucy & Tangy
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Snacks
Teriyaki Beef with Pineapple Rice
Ht Traders
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Saucy & Tangy Superior Jerky, Saucy & Tangy
Gnarly Jerky
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Snacks
Teriyaki Beef with Pineapple Rice
Ht Traders
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Saucy & Tangy Superior Jerky, Saucy & Tangy
Gnarly Jerky
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Other Snacks
Fresh Cut Salsa
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Dips & Salsa
Fresh Cut Salsa
Stater Bros.
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Dips & Salsa
Fresh Cut Salsa
Stater Bros.
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately ProcessedCategory: Dips & Salsa
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.