Citron juice

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Is Citron juice healthy?

Citron juice scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This citron juice is processed and contains several synthetic preservatives, including potassium metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite, and sodium benzoate, which can pose health concerns for sensitive individuals.

How processed is Citron juice?

Citron juice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Citron juice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, natural lemon oil counts in its favor; Citronjuice från koncentrat, konserveringsmedel (E224, innehåller SULFIT), sodium bisulfite 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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Citron juice

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60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 4
Owned by Hoffmann Group
Category Juice
Summary

This citron juice is processed and contains several synthetic preservatives, including potassium metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite, and sodium benzoate, which can pose health concerns for sensitive individuals. While it includes natural ingredients like citron and lemon juice concentrates, the presence of these preservatives and the processing level limit its overall healthiness. The natural fruit juices provide some nutritional benefits, but the additives and processing reduce the product's score.

Key ingredients 7

natural lemon oil
Good

Natural lemon oil enhances flavor naturally and is derived from the fruit itself, adding a fresh citrus aroma.

filtered water
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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lemon juice concentrate
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Citronjuice från koncentrat
Bad

This concentrated citron juice may contain additives and processing agents that reduce its natural quality and freshness.

konserveringsmedel (E224, innehåller SULFIT)
Bad

E224 (sulfit) is used as a preservative but can cause sensitivities in some individuals and may affect the natural flavor.

sodium bisulfite
Bad

Sodium bisulfite is used as a preservative but can cause sensitivities and may alter the natural taste of the lemon product.

sodium benzoate
Bad

Sodium benzoate is a preservative that can sometimes cause reactions in sensitive individuals and is associated with artificial preservation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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