Cranberry juice blend

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Common questions

Is Cranberry juice blend healthy?

Cranberry juice blend scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cranberry juice blend contains a mix of fruit juice concentrates, which are natural sources of sugars, leading to a moderate sugar content.

How processed is Cranberry juice blend?

Cranberry juice blend is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cranberry juice blend's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cranberry Juice, Cranberry Juice Concentrate, Apple Juice count in its favor; Natural Flavor 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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Cranberry juice blend

H-E-B
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Juice
Summary

This cranberry juice blend contains a mix of fruit juice concentrates, which are natural sources of sugars, leading to a moderate sugar content. The use of natural flavors and the processing level contribute to a lower score, as these factors indicate a higher level of processing and less transparency in ingredient sourcing. However, the absence of artificial dyes and the inclusion of beneficial ingredients like ascorbic acid and vegetable concentrate for color help maintain a reasonable score.

Key ingredients 12

Cranberry Juice
Very Good

Rich in antioxidants and beneficial compounds that support urinary tract health and immune function.

Cranberry Juice Concentrate
Good

Provides concentrated fruit nutrients and flavor, though processed from whole fruit.

Apple Juice
Good

Provides natural sweetness and vitamins, though high in natural fruit sugars.

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Grape Juice
Good

Contains beneficial polyphenols and adds natural sweetness to the blend.

Pear Juice
Good

Adds mild sweetness and beneficial dietary hydration to the beverage blend.

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and used as a base for juice reconstitution.

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Apple Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Used to sweeten and balance the tartness of the cranberry juice, contributing natural fruit sugars.

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Grape Juice Concentrate
Neutral

A concentrated source of grape juice used for blending and natural sweetness.

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Pear Juice Concentrate
Neutral

Used as a sweetener derived from pears to balance the flavor profile.

Vegetable Concentrate For Color
Neutral

Derived from plants to enhance the visual appearance of the beverage naturally.

Natural Flavor
Bad

Processed additives used to enhance taste, though their exact chemical makeup is proprietary and less transparent.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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