Celsius

Flavor:

Sparkling Tropical Twist

Ingredients:

Carbonated Filtered Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Beta Carotene (color), Sucralose.

Rating: Not Clean

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Celsius Sparkling Tropical Twist falls short on our clean food scale. This rating reflects the product’s use of non-organic ingredients and the inclusion of additives that may not align with a health-conscious diet.

The beverage is not certified organic, which leads to an immediate deduction in our scoring system. While it does use non-GMO ingredients, this positive aspect is overshadowed by the presence of added sugars and potentially harmful additives. Citric Acid, often used for flavoring or as a preservative, is considered an added sugar in this context and detracts from the product’s clean food status. More concerning is the inclusion of Sucralose, an artificial sweetener that carries more significant health concerns and further reduces the product’s score.

Moreover, the term “Natural Flavor” listed in the ingredients is problematic. While it may sound harmless, this ambiguous label can encompass a wide range of substances, some of which may not be desirable for a clean diet. Without transparency regarding what these natural flavors are, we must err on the side of caution and consider them potentially harmful.

The product’s use of Beta Carotene for color is the only ingredient that does not attract a penalty in our review process. However, this does not offset the negative impact of the other ingredients.

The Celsius Sparkling Tropical Twist has room for improvement. To achieve a better rating, the product could benefit from using organic ingredients, eliminating artificial sweeteners like Sucralose, and providing clarity on the natural flavors used. Transparency and a commitment to healthful, clean ingredients are essential for a higher score in our green leaf rating system.