Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate and Sodium Propionate and Sorbic Acid

Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:

May act as a preservative

Products Containing Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate and Sodium Propionate and Sorbic Acid (13)

Triple Layer Coconut Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Wal-mart Stores, Red Velvet Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Triple Layer Coconut Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Red Velvet Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Triple Layer Coconut Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Red Velvet Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Triple Layer Coconut Cake

Not a Branded Item
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Red Velvet Cake

The Bakery
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Triple Layer Coconut Cake

Not a Branded Item
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Red Velvet Cake

The Bakery
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Triple Layer Coconut Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

Triple Layer Coconut Cake

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes

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.