La Croix Sparkling Water

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Common questions

Is La Croix Sparkling Water healthy?

La Croix Sparkling Water scores 78/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. La Croix Sparkling Water is made from carbonated water and natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean label.

How processed is La Croix Sparkling Water?

La Croix Sparkling Water is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive La Croix Sparkling Water's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Natural Flavors 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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La Croix Sparkling Water

La Croix
78 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by National Beverage Corporation
Category Bottled Water
Summary

La Croix Sparkling Water is made from carbonated water and natural flavors, indicating minimal processing and a clean label. However, the presence of natural flavors introduces a slight penalty due to potential ambiguity in ingredient sourcing. The product maintains a high score due to its simplicity and lack of harmful additives or contaminants.

Key ingredients 2

Carbonated Water
Neutral

Carbonated water is primarily water infused with carbon dioxide gas under pressure, which creates the bubbles. It is generally considered neutral as it does not provide significant nutritional benefits or risks. The carbonation process is simple and does not involve harmful additives or excessive processing.

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Natural Flavors
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

Risks

Potential risks include allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, although these are rare.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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