Capri Sun

Rated at 3/5 green leaves, the Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Blend offers a middle-of-the-road choice for consumers seeking cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains non-GMO ingredients, factors that have impacted its score on our scale. Additionally, the presence of citric acid, which we classify as an added sugar, and natural flavor, considered a potentially harmful additive, have further reduced its rating.

The beverage consists of apple, grape, and cherry juices from concentrate, which are diluted with filtered water. The inclusion of citric acid serves to add tartness, while natural flavor is used to enhance taste. Mushroom extract is also present, employed as a means to preserve quality. The absence of an organic certification denotes that the ingredients may have been grown with conventional farming methods, potentially involving pesticides or other chemicals not permitted in organic agriculture.

Furthermore, the lack of a non-GMO verification implies that the product may contain genetically modified organisms, a point of concern for some consumers who prefer non-GMO foods. The addition of citric acid, despite its natural occurrence in citrus fruits, is categorized as an added sugar in this context and affects the product’s overall healthfulness. The term ‘natural flavor’ encompasses a broad range of substances, and its vagueness raises questions about the source and processing of these flavoring agents.

As a result, while the Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch Flavored Juice Blend does provide a fruit-based beverage option, its score reflects the impact of non-organic ingredients, possible GMOs, added sugars, and ambiguous additives. It stands as an acceptable choice for those who are not strictly organic or non-GMO adherents, yet it does not meet the highest standards for those seeking the cleanest food products available.