Kool Aid

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Kool Aid Bursts Cherry Soft Drink is a product that our assessment deems best to avoid. This beverage fails to meet the criteria for cleaner food options due to a variety of concerns surrounding its ingredients.

The drink is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) components, which immediately impacts its standing on our scale. It contains added sugars, such as citric acid and fructose, which contribute to its lower score. More concerning are the harmful added sugars like sucralose and high fructose corn syrup, which are major detractors from its overall health profile.

Further reducing its green leaf rating are the potentially harmful additives it harbors. These include artificial flavors, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium EDTA, and sodium citrate. Notably, the presence of known harmful additives such as artificial flavor, sodium benzoate, and synthetic dyes like Blue 1 and Red 40 amplify the health risks associated with this product.

The inclusion of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to various health issues, is particularly problematic. Alongside artificial flavors, this ingredient significantly undermines the product’s quality and aligns it with less healthy food options.

The Kool Aid Bursts Cherry Soft Drink, with its array of non-organic, GMO, and artificial components, presents a stark contrast to the cleaner, healthier food choices many consumers are seeking today. Its composition, laden with added sugars and harmful additives, makes it a product our evaluation does not recommend. This beverage stands as an example of what those looking for healthier alternatives should bypass in their quest for nourishment that supports well-being.