Triple-S, Michelada Drink Mix
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including artificial colors, high-fructose corn syrup, MSG, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
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Ingredients
24 listed · 9 flagged for reviewFILTERED WATER, SUGAR, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, TOMATO PASTE, SPICES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, MOLASSES, RED PEPPERS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, XANTHAN GUM, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID, DRIED CLAM EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, ANCHOVIES (FISH), CARAMEL COLOR, TAMARIND EXTRACT, RED 40, BETA-CAROTENE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Triple-S, Michelada Drink Mix 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.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Within Other Beverages, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 3,934 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 Triple-S, Michelada 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, Molasses.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color, Beta-Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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