Pineapple Hydration + Immunity Drink Mix, Pineapple

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Pineapple Hydration + Immunity Drink Mix, Pineapple scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.

Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 4,985 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 Pineapple Hydration + Immunity Drink Mix, Pineapple'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Hydration + Immunity Blend [Potassium Citrate (583mg), Wellmune Beta Glucan (250mg), Coconut Water Powder (200mg), Salt (183mc), Elderberry Extract 4:1 (100mg)], Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sucrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), Vitamin B6, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Silicate.

Common in powdered processed foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Beta Carotene.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.