At a glance
Summary
This sparkling apple juice is made from reconstituted apple juice concentrate and carbon dioxide, indicating a high level of processing. While it contains natural fruit sugars, the absence of added sugars and artificial additives is positive. However, the ultra-processing nature of the product limits its score, despite the clean ingredient list.
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Reconstituted Apple Juice ConcentrateNeutral
Reconstituted apple juice concentrate is a processed form of apple juice where water is removed and later added back. This process can reduce some of the natural nutrients found in fresh apple juice. However, it retains the natural sugars and flavors of apples without added sugars.
Benefits
Provides natural fruit sugars and some vitamins from apples.
Carbon DioxideNeutral
Carbon dioxide is used to carbonate beverages, providing the characteristic fizz in sparkling drinks. It is generally recognized as safe and does not contribute any calories or nutrients. The carbonation process does not alter the nutritional content of the beverage.
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