Lime Cucumber Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Beverage

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Lime Cucumber Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Beverage scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Emulsifiers (Glycerol Ester Of Rosin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Lime Cucumber Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Beverage'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, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.