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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meals | <10% of calories | <600mg sodium |
| Snacks | <15% of calories | <200mg sodium |
| Beverages | <5g | <150mg sodium |
