Cafe Coolers Instant Beverage

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Cafe Coolers Instant Beverage scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 30% of the 4,985 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 Cafe Coolers Instant Beverage's 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: Sugar, Juice Powder (Maltodextrin, White Grape, Watermelon And Lemon Juice From Concentrate, Pectin), Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin B Blend [Niacinamide, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Juice For Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.