Tropical Water Enhancer
Processing Score
11.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
813314014416
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
13 listed · 7 flagged for reviewWATER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, MALIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVOR, GLYCEROL ESTER OF WOOD ROSIN, POTASSIUM CITRATE, RED 40, SODIUM BENZOATE AND POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Tropical Water Enhancer scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Benzoate And Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Other Additives (Propylene Glycol): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Tropical Water Enhancer'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Glycerol Ester Of Wood Rosin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Malic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acesulfame Potassium, Potassium Citrate.
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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