Xanthan Gum and Ascorbic Acid
Processing Impact: 3.5/10
Products Containing Xanthan Gum and Ascorbic Acid (13)
Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Cornbread Muffins, Cornbread
Unknown Brand
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries
Cornbread Muffins, Cornbread
Mariposa Baking Co.
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries
Cornbread Muffins, Cornbread
Mariposa Baking Co.
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries
Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
Green Mill
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Green Mill
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
Green Mill
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Classic Macaroni and Cheese
Green Mill
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Frozen Dinners & Entrees
Cornbread Muffins, Cornbread
Mariposa Baking Co.
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries
Cornbread Muffins, Cornbread
Mariposa Baking Co.
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries
Major Merritt's Hot Sauce, Major Merritt's Hot
Georgia Land & Cattle
Processing Level:
Processing Level: 3 out of 10 - Minimally Processed
3/10
Minimally ProcessedCategory: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce
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.