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Flavor:
Cherry Liquid Drink Mix
Ingredients:
Water, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Gum Arabic, Sucralose (Sweetener), Contains Less Than 2% Of Artificial Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium (Sweetener), Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Red 40, Blue 1, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Kool-Aid Cherry Liquid Drink Mix represents the lowest tier on our clean food scale. This product is not organic, and it contains genetically modified ingredients, which detracts significantly from its overall score. The list of ingredients raises concerns, including the presence of added sugars and artificial sweeteners such as acesulfame potassium and sucralose, which are subtractive to its health value.
The mix also includes artificial flavors and colors, specifically Red 40 and Blue 1, which are controversial due to potential health risks. Potassium sorbate, used here as a preservative, further reduces the product’s standing due to its synthetic nature. The inclusion of citric acid is marked as an added sugar, although it is naturally occurring in many fruits, but in this context, it is processed and utilized as a flavor enhancer or preservative, which aligns with our criteria for deduction.
The product does not contain high fructose corn syrup, but the term ‘Artificial Flavor’ in its ingredients list has been associated with it, which has led to additional points being deducted due to the negative health implications commonly associated with high fructose corn syrup.
The Kool-Aid Cherry Liquid Drink Mix falls into a category of food products that bear a multitude of artificial ingredients and sweeteners. Our scoring reflects a stance that encourages consumption of cleaner, more natural food options. The product’s score is the result of careful consideration of each ingredient and its impact on the healthfulness of the product.
The 1/5 green leaf rating suggests that this product is best avoided for those seeking cleaner food options. The assessment is based on the presence of artificial additives, sweeteners, colors, and non-organic, GMO ingredients, which are better replaced by natural, organic, and non-GMO alternatives. The focus on providing cleaner food options means that the Kool-Aid Cherry Liquid Drink Mix does not meet the criteria to be considered a healthy choice within the crowded market of food products.
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