Sodium Bisulfite Added as a Color Stabilizer

Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:

Food additive

Products Containing Sodium Bisulfite Added as a Color Stabilizer (44)

Mezzetta, Sweet & Savory Summer Garden Vegetable

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Chicago-style Italian Sandwich Mix Mild Giardiniera

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

California Hot Mix

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Deli-sliced Tamed Jalapeno Peppers

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Chicago-style Italian Sandwich Mix

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Soir'ee, Martini Onions

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Mexi-mix Hot N'spicy

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Mezzetta, California Grape Leaves

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Hot Fire-roasted Green Chili Peppers

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Hot Banana Wax Peppers

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Deli-sliced Hot Pepper Rings

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

Sweet Banana Wax Peppers

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes

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.