At a glance
Summary
This beverage is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having some beneficial ingredients like apple juice and ascorbic acid. The presence of 'natural flavors' introduces a level of processing and lack of transparency that detracts from a clean label. While it contains natural sugars from apple juice, the processing level and use of additives prevent it from being rated higher.
Key ingredients 6
Apple JuiceGood
Provides natural fruit flavor and inherent fruit sugars along with some micronutrients.
See more about Apple Juice →Apple Juice ConcentrateGood
Derived from apples, used to provide natural sweetness and fruit content.
See more about Apple Juice Concentrate →Ascorbic AcidGood
Also known as Vitamin C, acts as an antioxidant and essential nutrient.
See more about Ascorbic Acid →Filtered WaterNeutral
Essential for hydration and serves as a primary base for the beverage.
See more about Filtered Water →Malic AcidNeutral
A naturally occurring organic acid used to provide tartness and balance flavor.
See more about Malic Acid →Natural FlavorsBad
Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.
See more about Natural Flavors →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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