Citrus Punch, Raspberry Lemonade
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
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Ingredients
16 listed · 8 flagged for reviewWATER, CORN SYRUP AND 2% OR LESS OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: CONCENTRATED JUICES (LEMON, LIME, ORANGE), NATURAL RASPBERRY FLAVOR, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CANOLA OIL, CELLULOSE GUM, SUCRALOSE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PROTECT FLAVOR, YELLOW 5, RED 40.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Citrus Punch, Raspberry Lemonade scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup And 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Concentrated Juices (Lemon, Lime, Orange)): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate To Protect Flavor): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 6,804 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 Citrus Punch, Raspberry Lemonade'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Cellulose Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Hexametaphosphate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- 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, Thiamin Hydrochloride.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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