Mango Premium Energy Drink, Mango

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Mango Premium Energy Drink, Mango scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate (Preserve Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Other Additives (Taurine, Organic Caffeine From Green Coffee): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Sports & Energy Drinks, this product is more processed than about 26% 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 Mango Premium Energy Drink, Mango'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: Cane Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate, Calcium Pantothenate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Hemp Seed Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, and 1 more.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.