Coffee + Energy Drink, Vanilla Light

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Coffee + Energy Drink, Vanilla Light scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Corn-Based Sweeteners (Glucose): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Brewed Coffee (Filtered Water, Coffee), Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Taurine, Monoglycerides, Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Microcrystalline Cellulose, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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 Coffee + Energy Drink, Vanilla Light'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate, Tricalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2). Monster Energy Blend: Glucose.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.