

Simply prepared with only clean ingredients, and limits on added sugar and sodium.
WHAT DOES THE RALEY’S MINIMALLY PROCESSED ICON MEAN?
Key features:
- Defined entirely by Raley’s, backed by science and supported by leading experts.
- Designed for those looking to “eat clean” and avoid artificial ingredients.
- One of the only tools in existence that allows customers to shop for options with less added sugar.
- A simple solution for customers looking to avoid GMOs in their food, by excluding over 550 common GMO ingredients.
The details:
Foods that are more simply made with only clean ingredients – no synthetic ingredients, including artificial sweeteners. Minimally Processed includes limited added sugar and sodium, while excluding more than 550 common GMO products and more than 90 questionable ingredients.
Reason for Restriction | # of Ingredients on Our List |
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Synthetic or Artificial | 41 |
Consumer Concern/Awareness | 24 |
Research Showing Potential Harm | 19 |
Banned in Other Countries | 8 |
Common GMO ingredient | 577 |
TOTAL | 669 |
Raley’s Shelf Guide, Minimally Processed standard is the ONLY one on the market that considers added sugar and sodium levels.
Here is a summary of our added sugar and sodium requirements…
Category | Added Sugar Limit | Sodium Limit |
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Meals | <10% of calories | <600mg sodium |
Snacks | <15% of calories | <200mg sodium |
Beverages | <5g | <150mg sodium |