Cherry Drink Mix, Cherry
Processing Score
14.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring, plus 1 more we flag.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072392327256
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size3 g
Amount per serving
Calories
5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
Calcium 50mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewCITRIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN*, ASPARTAMEÂ, MALIC ACID, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, RED 40, BLUE 1.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cherry Drink Mix, Cherry scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartameâ): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 51% 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 Cherry Drink Mix, Cherry'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin*.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Monocalcium Phosphate, Acesulfame Potassium, Magnesium Oxide.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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