Trader Joe's Sparkling Water

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Is Trader Joe's Sparkling Water healthy?

Trader Joe's Sparkling Water scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sparkling water contains carbonated water and natural flavors, which are highly processed and lack transparency in their composition.

How processed is Trader Joe's Sparkling Water?

Trader Joe's Sparkling Water is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Trader Joe's Sparkling Water's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Natural Flavors is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Trader Joe's Sparkling Water

Trader Joe's
63 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Trader Joe's is carried at Trader Joe stores. Find one within 25 miles.

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Bottled Water
Summary

This sparkling water contains carbonated water and natural flavors, which are highly processed and lack transparency in their composition. While the product is free from artificial sweeteners and dyes, the presence of natural flavors and its high processing level limit its score. The minimal ingredient list is a positive aspect, but the processing level prevents a higher rating.

Key ingredients 2

Carbonated Water
Neutral

Carbonated water is simply water that has been infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure. It is generally considered neutral as it does not provide significant nutritional benefits or risks. The carbonation process does not introduce any harmful substances.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Natural flavors are a catch-all term for flavoring agents derived from natural sources but can be highly processed. The lack of transparency in their composition and potential for containing additives makes them a concern. They do not provide nutritional benefits and can sometimes include allergens or other unwanted substances.

Risks

Potential risks include allergic reactions and the presence of undisclosed additives.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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