Trader Joe's Sparkling Water

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Common questions

Is Trader Joe's Sparkling Water healthy?

Trader Joe's Sparkling Water scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sparkling water is primarily composed of carbonated water and natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient profile.

How processed is Trader Joe's Sparkling Water?

Trader Joe's Sparkling Water is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally 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

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78 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

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

This sparkling water is primarily composed of carbonated water and natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient profile. However, the use of natural flavors introduces a slight level of processing, which prevents it from achieving the highest score. The product benefits from a lack of harmful contaminants and safe packaging, aligning well with health-conscious hydration options.

Key ingredients 2

Carbonated Water
Neutral

Carbonated water is primarily water infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, which creates bubbles. The carbonation process does not significantly alter the nutritional profile of the water. It is generally considered safe and neutral in terms of health impact.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

Risks

Potential risks include allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, although this is rare.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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