Processing Score
8.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078000027709
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size355 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 34g
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
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewWATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CONTAINS LESS 2% OF NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, ACACIA GUM, ESTER GUM, RED 40, SODIUM BENZOATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pink Lemonade scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Contains Less 2% Of Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum, Ester Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Soda, this product is more processed than about 64% 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 Pink Lemonade'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Calcium Disodium Edta.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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