Common questions

Is Stew Leonard's Apple Cider healthy?

Stew Leonard's Apple Cider scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This apple cider contains apples, which are a beneficial ingredient due to their natural vitamins and antioxidants.

How processed is Stew Leonard's Apple Cider?

Stew Leonard's Apple Cider is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Stew Leonard's Apple Cider's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Apples counts in its favor; 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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Stew Leonard's Apple Cider

Name: Stew Leonard's Apple Cider
Brand: Stew Leonard's

Stew Leonard's

Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Category Juice

Summary

This apple cider contains apples, which are a beneficial ingredient due to their natural vitamins and antioxidants. However, the inclusion of potassium sorbate as a preservative indicates a level of processing that detracts from the product's natural quality. The processing level and presence of a synthetic additive limit the score, despite the absence of added sugars and other harmful ingredients.

Key ingredients 2

Apples

Good

Apples are a natural fruit rich in vitamins and fiber, making them a healthy choice for consumers.

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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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