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Is Zeigler's Old-Fashioned Apple Cider, 64 Fl Oz healthy?

Zeigler's Old-Fashioned Apple Cider, 64 Fl Oz scores 70/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This apple cider is primarily made from assorted apples, which are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, contributing positively to its nutritional profile.

How processed is Zeigler's Old-Fashioned Apple Cider, 64 Fl Oz?

Zeigler's Old-Fashioned Apple Cider, 64 Fl Oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Zeigler's Old-Fashioned Apple Cider, 64 Fl Oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Potassium Sorbate 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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Zeigler's Old-Fashioned Apple Cider, 64 Fl Oz

Name: Zeigler's Old-Fashioned Apple Cider, 64 Fl Oz
Brand: Zeigler's

Zeigler's

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 0

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Clearview Capital

Category Juice

Summary

This apple cider is primarily made from assorted apples, which are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, contributing positively to its nutritional profile. However, the inclusion of potassium sorbate as a preservative introduces a level of processing and potential allergenic concerns, which slightly detracts from its overall healthiness. The product's processing level and the presence of a synthetic preservative limit its score, despite the beneficial qualities of the apples used.

Key ingredients 3

Assorted Apples

Neutral

Whole food ingredient providing natural flavor and sweetness to the cider.

Malic Acid

Neutral

A naturally occurring organic acid found in apples that contributes to tartness.

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Potassium Sorbate

Bad

Synthetic preservative — flagged in daily-use products.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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