Sorbic Acid Added as a Preservative

Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:

May act as a preservative

Products Containing Sorbic Acid Added as a Preservative (35)

The Wisconsin Cheeseman, Incredible Spreadables, Cream Cheese with Sweet Hot Peppers, Sweet Hot Peppers

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

The Wisconsin Cheeseman, Incredible Spreadables, Cream Cheese & Salad Dressing with Natural Shrimp Flavor, Shrimp Flavor

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

Chocolate Cheese Fudge Without Walnuts

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

American Deluxe Pasteurized Process American Cheese

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

American Deluxe Slices Pasteurized Process Cheese

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

The Wisconsin Cheeseman, Incredible Spreadables, Cream Cheese with Sweet Hot Peppers, Sweet Hot Peppers

The Wisconsin Cheeseman
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cheese

The Wisconsin Cheeseman, Incredible Spreadables, Cream Cheese & Salad Dressing with Natural Shrimp Flavor, Shrimp Flavor

The Wisconsin Cheeseman
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cheese

Chocolate Cheese Fudge Without Walnuts

Jim's Cheese
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Candy

The Wisconsin Cheeseman, Cream Cheese & Salad Dressing, Spinach

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cheese

The Wisconsin Cheeseman, Cream Cheese & Salad Dressing, Spinach

The Wisconsin Cheeseman
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Cheese

Lunchables, Lunch Combinations, Turkey & Cheddar Crackers Stackers

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Lunch Snacks & Combinations

Lunchables, Lunch Combinations, Turkey & Cheddar Crackers Stackers

Lunchables
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 4 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
4/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Lunch Snacks & Combinations

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.