Kern's Nectar Can Variety (12 Pack)

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Is Kern's Nectar Can Variety (12 Pack) healthy?

Kern's Nectar Can Variety (12 Pack) scores 62/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like mango puree and vitamin C, which provide some nutritional value.

How processed is Kern's Nectar Can Variety (12 Pack)?

Kern's Nectar Can Variety (12 Pack) is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Kern's Nectar Can Variety (12 Pack)'s score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ascorbic Acid counts in its favor; Sugar, Natural Flavor 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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Kern's Nectar Can Variety (12 Pack)

62 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like mango puree and vitamin C, which provide some nutritional value. However, it is processed and includes refined sugar and natural flavors, which detract from its healthiness. The presence of added sugar and the lack of transparency in natural flavors contribute to a moderate processing level, limiting its overall score.

Key ingredients 9

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Also known as Vitamin C, this essential nutrient acts as an antioxidant and supports immune function.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and serves as a basic liquid base for the beverage.

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Mango Puree From Concentrate
Neutral

Provides natural fruit flavor and vitamins, though processing removes some beneficial fiber.

Peach Puree From Concentrate
Neutral

Contributes natural fruit taste and texture, but processing reduces whole fruit fiber content.

Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used for flavor balance and preservation.

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Malic Acid
Neutral

Organic acid found naturally in fruits, used here to provide a tart flavor.

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Beta Carotene Color
Neutral

A naturally occurring pigment used to enhance the visual appearance of the drink.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Natural Flavor
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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