Common questions

Is Kroger Cranberry Lime Sparkling Water healthy?

Kroger Cranberry Lime Sparkling Water scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This sparkling water is made from purified carbonated water and natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list.

How processed is Kroger Cranberry Lime Sparkling Water?

Kroger Cranberry Lime Sparkling Water is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kroger Cranberry Lime 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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Kroger Cranberry Lime Sparkling Water

Name: Kroger Cranberry Lime Sparkling Water
Brand: Kroger

Kroger

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Kroger

Category Bottled Water

Summary

This sparkling water is made from purified carbonated water and natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list. However, the use of natural flavors introduces a slight penalty due to the lack of transparency about their specific composition. The product's purity and absence of harmful contaminants contribute positively to its score.

Key ingredients 2

Purified Carbonated Water

Neutral

Purified carbonated water is a neutral ingredient primarily used as a base for beverages. It undergoes minimal processing to ensure purity and carbonation, which does not significantly impact health. This ingredient is standard in sparkling waters and does not provide additional nutritional benefits.

Natural Flavors

Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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