Water Ascorbic Acid

Processing Impact: 3.5/10

Products Containing Water Ascorbic Acid (10)

Udi's, Ziti & Meatballs

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Frozen Dinners & Entrees

Apple Juice Frozen Concentrate with Added Ingredients

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates

More, Carbonated Grape Juice Drink, Grape

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks

Apple Juice Frozen Concentrate with Added Ingredients

Valu Time
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates

Apple Juice Frozen Concentrate with Added Ingredients

Valu Time
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally Processed
Category: Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates

Applesauce

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Wholesome Snacks

Applesauce, Apple

Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Wholesome Snacks

Applesauce, Apple

Mott's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Wholesome Snacks

Applesauce, Apple

Mott's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Wholesome Snacks

Applesauce, Apple

Mott's
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 6 out of 10 - Moderately Processed
6/10
Moderately Processed
Category: Wholesome Snacks

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.