Drink Mix
Processing Score
11.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
04376408
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size2.5 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
* 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
18 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CITRIC ACID, CAFFEINE, TAURINE, GUARANA EXTRACT, GINSENG EXTRACT (PANAX), NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B6, VITAMIN B12, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE AND ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CITRATE, GUM ARABIC, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, RED 40, BLUE 1, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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, Drink Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Caffeine, Taurine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Drink Mix'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.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sucralose And Acesulfame Potassium, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
This product is part of our wider analysis. You can also see how it fits our Crystal Light explainer.
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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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