Sodium Metabisulfite as a Preservative
Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:
May act as a preservative
Products Containing Sodium Metabisulfite as a Preservative (131)
Harmons, Coconut Chips Unsweetened
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Wholesome Snacks
Food City, Shredded Coconut
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Baking Additives & Extracts
Thai-style Coconut Chicken
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Small Shrimp
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
White Crabmeat
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Medium Shrimp
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Lump Crabmeat
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Tiny Shrimp
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Chopped Clams
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Small Shrimp Deveined
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Chicken of the Sea, Medium Deveined Shrimp
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Canned Seafood
Parmesan Risotto
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Rice
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.