Cherry Limeade
Processing Score
8.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, preservatives and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
811660020006
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size475 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
Calcium 10mg
1%
Potassium 100mg
2%
* 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
19 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCITRIC ACID, SORBITOL, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CARBONATE, NATURAL FLAVORS, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM BENZOATE, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, VEGETABLE JUICE COLOR, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, CAFFEINE, ASCORBIC ACID, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM CARBONATE, NIACINAMIDE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HCL, RIBOFLAVIN 5-PHOSPHATE SODIUM, CYANOCOBALAMIN.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cherry Limeade scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Caffeine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Supplements & Health, this product is more processed than about 46% of the 547 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'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Acesulfame Potassium, and 2 more.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Juice Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hcl, Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium, and 1 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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