Original Instant Drink Mix
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sugar.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sugar
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041449005454
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size23 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 30mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 21g
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
9 listed · 4 flagged for reviewSUGAR, MALIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE (PREVENTS CAKING), APPLE JUICE SOLIDS, CARAMEL COLOR, SODIUM CITRATE (CONTROLS ACIDITY), ASCORBIC ACID, SPICE EXTRACTIVE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Instant Drink Mix'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, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Tricalcium Phosphate (Prevents Caking), Sodium Citrate (Controls Acidity).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
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