Arctic Grape Ice Cubes, Arctic Grape

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Arctic Grape Ice Cubes, Arctic Grape scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 11): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame*, Neotame): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.

Within Gum & Mints, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 1,470 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 Arctic Grape Ice Cubes, Arctic 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.

Sugar AlcoholsUPF marker

In this product: Xylitol, Maltitol Syrup, Mannitol, Sorbitol.

Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Gum Base, Gum Acacia.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Lecithin Son. Artificial Color Blue 1 Lake Red 40.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Of: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Malic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.