Flavored Drink, Lemonade

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Ingredients
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), YELLOW 5.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Flavored Drink, Lemonade scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 30% 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 Flavored Drink, 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Disodium Edta (Preserve Freshness).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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