Energizing with Caffeine Drink Mix

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Energizing with Caffeine Drink Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Other Additives (Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Juices, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 9,905 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 Energizing with Caffeine 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: Peach Mango - Citric Acid, Citrus - Citric Acid, Grape - Citric Acid, Wild Strawberry - Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar, Adds Trivial Amount Of Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Magnesium Oxide.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Tocopherol.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.