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Capri Sun
Flavor:
Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Juice Drink Blend
Ingredients:
Filtered Water, Sugar, Pear And Strawberry Juice Concentrates, Monk Fruit Concentrate, Citric Acid, Apple Juice Concentrate , Natural Flavor, Mushroom Extract (To Protect Quality).
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 3 out of 5 green leaves, the Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Juice Drink Blend offers consumers a mid-range choice in the quest for cleaner food options. This product falls into a category that balances between the convenience of packaged drinks and the increasing demand for health-conscious nutrition.
The beverage is not certified organic, which detracts from its overall health score. Similarly, the absence of non-GMO verification further impacts its standing on our scale. A notable ingredient is sugar, which is a form of added sweetener and raises concerns regarding its contribution to daily sugar intake. The inclusion of citric acid, while a common preservative, also contributes to the deductions due to its role as an additional additive.
Moreover, the product contains natural flavors – a term that encompasses a variety of substances and does not necessarily equate to a healthful ingredient. This ambiguity around natural flavors often raises questions about their origin and effects. Additionally, mushroom extract is listed as a quality preservative, which, while not as commonly debated as other additives, is a less typical ingredient in juice drinks.
The juice blend does make use of fruit concentrates from pear, strawberry, and apple, as well as monk fruit concentrate, which are more positively viewed components. These concentrates provide the fruit-derived aspect of the beverage, which is a preferable feature for those seeking fruit-based drinks.
This product positions itself as a compromise for those navigating the landscape of convenient juice options. While it does not meet the highest standards set for clean eating due to its lack of organic certification and non-GMO status, along with the presence of added sugars and ambiguous flavor additives, it does provide a fruit-based option that avoids the lowest tier of healthful choices. Therefore, the Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Juice Drink Blend garners a moderate ranking, reflecting its standing as an average selection in the market.
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