Sorbic Acid as a Preservative and Citric Acid
Processing Impact: 3/10
Health Effects:
May act as a preservative
Products Containing Sorbic Acid as a Preservative and Citric Acid (9)
Food Lion, White American Cheese
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Hannaford, Pasteurized Process American Cheese Slices
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Food Lion, White American Cheese
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Food Lion, White American Cheese
Food Lion
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Hannaford, Pasteurized Process American Cheese Slices
Hannaford
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Food Lion, White American Cheese
Food Lion
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Hannaford, Pasteurized Process American Cheese Slices
Hannaford
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Food Lion, White American Cheese
Food Lion
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
Hannaford, Pasteurized Process American Cheese Slices
Hannaford
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 2 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
2/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Cheese
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.