Celsius  Sparkling Kiwi Guava

Celsius

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Ingredients:

Carbonated Filtered Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Sucralose, Vegetable Juice (color)

Rating:     Not Clean

Ingredient Score:

The Celsius Sparkling Kiwi Guava earns a rating of 2 out of 5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This evaluation reflects the product’s use of non-organic ingredients and inclusion of additives that detract from its overall healthfulness.

This beverage is not organic, which is a significant factor in its lower score. Organic products typically avoid the use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, which can be better for consumer health and the environment. The absence of GMOs is a positive aspect, indicating that the product avoids genetically modified organisms known to cause concern among health-conscious consumers.

The product loses further standing due to its content of citric acid, which despite being a common food additive, is considered an added sugar and can contribute to excessive sugar intake. Moreover, the presence of sucralose, an artificial sweetener, further reduces the score. Sucralose, while approved for consumption, remains controversial due to potential health impacts when consumed in large amounts over time.

Another point of contention is the term “natural flavor,” which is often a catch-all phrase that can obscure the true nature of the ingredients, leading to uncertainty about their sources and effects. These flavors can also be derived from innumerable sources, some of which may not align with the principles of clean eating.

The product’s formulation, with its reliance on non-organic components and artificial additives like sucralose and ambiguous natural flavors, positions it away from the ideal of a clean food product. The beverage’s score reflects these concerns, suggesting that while it may offer a certain appeal to those seeking a sparkling drink option, its composition does not align with the stricter standards of health and transparency advocated by our website.

For consumers prioritizing clean eating, the Celsius Sparkling Kiwi Guava would not be the preferred choice. The product’s attributes and ingredients indicate a need for reformulation to meet the higher benchmarks of healthfulness and ingredient transparency that are increasingly demanded in the food market.

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