Universal, Nectar Mix, Soursop, Soursop

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Universal, Nectar Mix, Soursop, Soursop scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Flavors (Artificial Soursop Flavor): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame* And Acesulfame K): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Drink Mixes, this product is more processed than about 30% 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 Universal, Nectar Mix, Soursop, Soursop'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 (For Tartness).

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Citrate (Controls Acidity).

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Titanium Dioxide (Cloudifier).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator

In this product: Silicon Dioxide.

Common in powdered processed foods.