Liquid IV

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier+ Probiotic Kombucha falls significantly short on our scale for cleaner food options. This hydration supplement is not organic and includes a range of ingredients that raise concerns based on our evaluation criteria. It contains non-GMO ingredients, yet the presence of added sugars, potentially harmful additives, and known harmful additives severely impacts its overall score.

The product includes pure cane sugar and dextrose, both of which contribute to its reduced rating due to their classification as harmful added sugars. Additionally, it contains citric acid and stevia leaf extract, which we recognize as added sugars and deduct points for as well. The list of potentially harmful additives in this product—natural flavor, silicon dioxide, sodium citrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, and malic acid—further diminishes its standing. Maltodextrin, identified as a known harmful additive, is also present and contributes to the low score.

Despite the inclusion of vitamins and a probiotic strain, Bacillus Coagulans Gbi-30 6086, which could be beneficial for health, the negative impact of the other ingredients overshadows these potential benefits. The product’s formulation does not align with our standards for cleaner food options.

Consumers seeking healthier alternatives might find the high presence of undesirable ingredients in this hydration supplement problematic. The non-organic nature of the product, combined with multiple forms of added sugars and a variety of additives, leads us to advise against its consumption.

The Liquid IV Hydration Multiplier+ Probiotic Kombucha, with its 1/5 green leaf rating, highlights the importance of scrutinizing ingredient lists and making informed choices in a market saturated with products that may not meet the criteria for clean eating. Our assessment aims to steer consumers towards purer, more wholesome food products, and this particular item does not meet the standards we endorse.