Country Life Vitamins
Flavor:
Zinc Lozenges Cherry Flavor
Ingredients:
Zinc (as zinc gluconate, zinc citrate)†, Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate), Non Gmo Fructose, Glucose, Sorbitol, Starch, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Silica, Natural Cherry Flavor, Citric Acid, Dark Sweet Cherry Fruit Powder, Maltodextrin.
† Country Life always labels minerals in elemental weight.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Country Life Vitamins Zinc Lozenges Cherry Flavor falls short in offering a clean food option. This product is neither organic nor does it use non-GMO ingredients, which immediately impacts its standing on our scale. The inclusion of added sugars such as citric acid and fructose contributes to its low score, as these are ingredients we aim to minimize in pursuit of healthier diets.
Further scrutiny reveals additional sugars—glucose and sorbitol—that are considered more harmful, thus further reducing the product’s rating. The presence of natural cherry flavor raises concerns due to the potential for harmful additives, and this is reflected in the scoring. Moreover, maltodextrin, a known harmful additive, is present in the ingredient list, which significantly detracts from the product’s overall score.
The product is fortified with zinc, offered in the forms of zinc gluconate and zinc citrate, and vitamin C, available as ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate. While these nutrients are essential for health, the benefits may be overshadowed by the less desirable ingredients.
The use of non-GMO fructose, glucose, sorbitol, starch, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, cellulose, silica, citric acid, dark sweet cherry fruit powder, and maltodextrin in the lozenges reflects a formulation that prioritizes shelf stability and taste over the clean, wholesome ethos we champion.
The product does not align with the values of those seeking the cleanest food options. The presence of additives and sugars, alongside the lack of organic certification and use of GMOs, significantly diminishes its standing. The score of 1/5 green leaves indicates that there are far better choices available for health-conscious consumers. It is advisable to opt for products that adhere more closely to the principles of clean eating, which emphasize natural, organic, and minimally processed foods.
Certifications:
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