Black Forest Juicy Burst: Mixed Fruit

Black Forest

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Ingredients:

Corn syrup, Sugar, Apple Juice Concentrate, Gelatin, Modified Food Starch (Potato), Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Pectin, Modified Food Starch (Corn), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Sodium Citrate, Coconut Oil*, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Fruitand Vegetable Juices Added for Color (Black Carrot, Purple Carrot, Blueberry),Turmeric (Color), Spirulina Extract (Color), Beta-Carotene (Color), Carnauba Wax*, Cherry Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Grape Juice Concentrate.*Adds a trivial amount of fat.

Rating:     We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rating: 1/5 Green Leaves

The Black Forest Juicy Burst: Mixed Fruit has earned the lowest possible rating on our scale, reflecting significant concerns about its ingredients and overall health profile. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which contributes to its low score. It also includes added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, alongside high levels of more harmful sweeteners like corn syrup.

Furthermore, the presence of potentially harmful additives is notable. Ingredients such as natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate, malic acid, and modified food starch raise red flags. Of particular concern is the inclusion of artificial flavors, which are considered known harmful additives and have a significant negative impact on the product’s overall health assessment.

The product also lists a variety of fruit juice concentrates for flavor and color, as well as several color additives like turmeric, spirulina extract, and beta-carotene. These may seem benign compared to the other ingredients, but they do not mitigate the unhealthy aspects of the product.

Moreover, the use of gelatin might be a concern for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, as it is an animal-derived ingredient. The presence of coconut oil and carnauba wax are noted, but they contribute only a trivial amount of fat to the product.

Given these factors, the Black Forest Juicy Burst: Mixed Fruit is not recommended for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The high content of added sugars, the presence of GMOs, and the inclusion of potentially and known harmful additives overshadow any potential benefits that might be derived from the fruit juice concentrates and vitamin content. Consumers are advised to consider healthier alternatives that align more closely with the goal of clean eating and a more wholesome diet.

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