100% Lime Juice

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Is 100% Lime Juice healthy?

100% Lime Juice scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains lime juice concentrate and lime oil, which are natural ingredients, but it also includes preservatives like sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulfite.

How processed is 100% Lime Juice?

100% Lime Juice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive 100% Lime Juice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Lime Juice Concentrate, Lime Oil count in its favor; Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Metabisulfite are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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100% Lime Juice

60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Juice
Summary

This product contains lime juice concentrate and lime oil, which are natural ingredients, but it also includes preservatives like sodium benzoate and sodium metabisulfite. These preservatives are used to extend shelf life but can pose health concerns, such as potential allergic reactions and the formation of harmful compounds. The processing level and presence of these additives limit the product's healthiness.

Key ingredients 5

Lime Juice Concentrate
Good

Lime juice concentrate provides the fresh, tangy flavor of lime, offering vitamin C and natural citrus benefits.

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Lime Oil
Good

Lime oil adds a natural citrus aroma and flavor, enhancing the product's freshness without artificial additives.

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Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Sodium Benzoate
Bad

Sodium benzoate is a preservative that some consumers prefer to avoid due to potential sensitivities and concerns over artificial additives.

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Sodium Metabisulfite
Bad

Sodium metabisulfite is used to prevent spoilage but can cause sensitivities in some individuals and is considered a synthetic preservative.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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