6 Functional Drinks

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, 6 Functional Drinks scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Green Tea Extract): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Other Beverages, this product is more processed than about 52% of the 3,934 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group 6 Functional Drinks' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Clarified Brown Rice Syrup, Stevia.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Phosphoric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide-B3, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride-B6, Vitamin B-12.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Flax Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: D-Calcium Pantothenate-B5.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.