Cherry Limeade Drink Mix, Cherry; Limeade
Processing Score
13.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0043000056448
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size27 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 25mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
9%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 25g
Includes 25g Added Sugars
50%
Protein 0g
Calcium 40mg
3%
* 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
11 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSUGAR, FRUCTOSE, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, RED 40, RED 40 LAKE, TOCOPHEROL, BHA, BHT.
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, Cherry Limeade Drink Mix, Cherry; Limeade scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Red 40 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Within Alcoholic Beverages, this product is more processed than about 68% of the 1,081 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 Cherry Limeade Drink Mix, Cherry; Limeade'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, Fructose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Tocopherol.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. You can also see how it fits our Kool Aid explainer.
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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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