Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Common questions

Is Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle healthy?

Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle scores 25/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This beverage is heavily processed and contains several artificial additives, including sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which are artificial sweeteners with potential health concerns.

Does Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle contain seed oils?

No — Scout's ingredient analysis marks Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle as seed-oil free.

How processed is Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle?

Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle compare to other hydration?

Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle ranks #58 of 67 hydration in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Santa Cruz Paleo POG Electrolyte Singles at 97/100.

Which ingredients drive Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, POTASSIUM CITRATE counts in its favor; SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM SORBATE are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

Healthy alternatives

See more

Propel Berry Water Beverage 20 Fluid Ounce Plastic Bottle

Propel
Seed oil free
25 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 6
Owned by Propel Holdings Inc.
Category Hydration
Summary

This beverage is heavily processed and contains several artificial additives, including sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which are artificial sweeteners with potential health concerns. The presence of preservatives like sodium hexametaphosphate and calcium disodium EDTA further contributes to its ultra-processed nature. While it does include beneficial vitamins, the overall ingredient quality and processing level significantly impact its healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
Bad

This additive is often used as a preservative or anti-caking agent, but it may have negative health implications with frequent consumption.

See more about SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE →
NATURAL FLAVOR
Bad

Umbrella term that can hide dozens of undisclosed synthetic constituents.

See more about NATURAL FLAVOR →
POTASSIUM SORBATE
Bad

Potassium sorbate is used as a preservative, but some consumers prefer to limit artificial preservatives in their diet.

See more about POTASSIUM SORBATE →
WATER
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

See more about WATER →
CITRIC ACID
Neutral

Citric acid is commonly used to add tartness and preserve flavor, with no strong positive or negative effects.

See more about CITRIC ACID →
SALT
Neutral

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

See more about SALT →
SODIUM CITRATE
Neutral

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

See more about SODIUM CITRATE →
POTASSIUM CITRATE
Good

Potassium citrate helps regulate acidity and supports electrolyte balance, contributing positively to the beverage.

See more about POTASSIUM CITRATE →

Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

Get the full breakdown in the Scout appTake Scout shopping

Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.

Download on theApp Store GET IT ONGoogle Play
Amazon pricing & content

Amazon price as of . Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.