Mango Tangerine Smoothie

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mango Tangerine Smoothie scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Industrial Enzymes (Water. Greek Style Low Fat Yogurt* (Skim Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Cream (Milk), Enzymes. Cultures)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Less Than 1% Of: Whey Protein Concentrate (Milk)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Yogurt, this product is more processed than about 81% of the 7,195 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 Tangerine Smoothie'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, Stevia Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Acesulfame Potassium.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.