Naturally Flavored Micronutrient Water

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Naturally Flavored Micronutrient Water scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Sugar Alcohols (Erythritol (Natural Sweetener)): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Water, this product is more processed than about 79% 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 Naturally Flavored Micronutrient Water'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Proprietary Nutrient Blend (Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Phosphate, Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hcl), Vitamin D3, Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin K, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)).

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Stevia Leaf Extract.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.