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.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese Cheddar Cheese Pasteurized Milk

Products Containing Shredded Cheddar Cheese Cheddar Cheese Pasteurized Milk (54)

Pretzel Popper

Soft Pretzel Bites with Cheddar Filling

Cheese Filled Soft Pretzel Bites

Chicken Fajitas with Cheese and Sour Cream

Cheese Filled Soft Pretzel Nuggets, Soft Pretzel Nuggets

Cheddar-crusted Chicken with Everything Bagel Seasoned Green Beans Meal Kits, Cheddar-crusted Chicken

Chicken Taco Salad with Salsa Tomate Vinaigrette and Sour Cream Drizzle, Chicken Taco

Cheddar and Crispy Potato Crusted Chicken Meal Kits, Cheddar and Crispy Potato Crusted Chicken

Pretzel Popper

Cheese Filled Soft Pretzel Bites

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Penne Alfredo Meal Kits, Jalapeno Popper Chicken Penne Alfredo

Steak with Garlic-herb Butter and Buttermilk-cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Zucchini Meal Kits, Steak with Garlic-herb Butter

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