Grape Zero Sugar Protein Thirst Quencher, Grape

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Grape Zero Sugar Protein Thirst Quencher, Grape scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Sports & Energy Drinks, this product is more processed than about 62% of the 922 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 Grape Zero Sugar Protein Thirst Quencher, Grape'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.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Glycerol Ester Of Rosin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Phosphoric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Acesulfame Potassium.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.