Sodium Sulfite as a Preservative

Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:

May act as a preservative

Products Containing Sodium Sulfite as a Preservative (15)

Pimento Spread

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cheese

Pimento Spread

Kraft
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cheese

Pimento Spread

Kraft
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 1 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
1/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cheese

Chicken of the Sea, Whole Baby Clams

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Canned Seafood

Flower, Baby Clams in Brine

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Canned Seafood

Olives Stuffed with Real Garlic

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

Chicken of the Sea, Whole Baby Clams

Chicken of the Sea
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Canned Seafood

Flower, Baby Clams in Brine

Flower
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Canned Seafood

Olives Stuffed with Real Garlic

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

Chicken of the Sea, Whole Baby Clams

Chicken of the Sea
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Canned Seafood

Flower, Baby Clams in Brine

Flower
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Canned Seafood

Olives Stuffed with Real Garlic

Mario
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
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.