Hibiscus Seltzer, Hibiscus
Processing Score
12.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
604730115234
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size354 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 50mg
1%
* 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
14 listed · 9 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, CITRIC ACID, HIBISCUS FLAVOR CONCENTRATE, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ELECTROLYTES (SODIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, MONO-POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), MALIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA, RED 40, CARAMEL COLOR, ASCORBIC ACID, BLUE 1.
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, Hibiscus Seltzer, Hibiscus scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Hibiscus Flavor Concentrate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Electrolytes (Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Mono-Potassium Phosphate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Water, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 7,149 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 Hibiscus Seltzer, Hibiscus' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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