Fresca
Flavor:
Peach Citrus
Ingredients:
Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Concentrated GrapeFruit Juice, Aspartame, Potassium Sorbate (To Protect Taste), Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Acacia Gum, Sodium benzoatee (To Protect Taste), Glycerol Ester Of Rosin, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Taste), Carob Bean Gum.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Fresca Peach Citrus is a product that our evaluation process has identified as one to avoid. This beverage falls short in several key areas that are crucial for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options.
Starting with its lack of organic certification, Fresca Peach Citrus loses ground in the pursuit of a cleaner ingredient profile. The product also fails to use non-GMO ingredients, further distancing itself from the clean food criteria. The inclusion of citric acid is noted as an added sugar, which is a point of concern for those monitoring their sugar intake. More alarming, however, is the presence of artificial sweeteners like acesulfame potassium and aspartame, both of which have been scrutinized for potential health effects.
The list of ingredients raises additional red flags with the inclusion of several additives. ‘Natural flavors’ is a term that lacks transparency and could mask a variety of unspecified compounds. Potassium sorbate and calcium disodium EDTA are both used to preserve taste but carry their own health concerns. The glycerol ester of rosin, a food additive derived from pine stumpwood, is another ingredient that does not align with clean eating principles.
Aspartame, an artificial sweetener, is a known harmful additive that has been linked to a number of health issues. Its use in this product is particularly troubling and contributes significantly to the low rating assigned.
The Fresca Peach Citrus, with its myriad of non-organic, GMO, and potentially harmful ingredients, stands as a product that does not meet the standards for those seeking cleaner and healthier food options. The 1/5 green leaf rating reflects a product that is best passed over in favor of choices that are more aligned with the principles of clean eating.
Certifications:
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