Ginger Beer
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
836127002142
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 35mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 48g
17%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 48g
Includes 48g Added Sugars
96%
Protein 0g
* 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
8 listed · 3 flagged for reviewCARBONATED WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, NATURAL FLAVOR, ESTER GUM, BROMINATED VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND SUNFLOWER).
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, Ginger Beer scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Ester Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 30% of the 6,804 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 Ginger Beer'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.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Brominated Vegetable Oil (Soybean And Sunflower).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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