Minute Maid

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, Minute Maid Tropical Punch falls at the lowest end of the spectrum on our clean food scale. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which significantly impacts its rating. Furthermore, the inclusion of added sugars, such as citric acid and fructose, detracts from its score. The presence of more harmful sweeteners like sucralose and high fructose corn syrup further diminishes its standing.

The product is composed of pure filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, and a mix of pineapple and orange juices from concentrate, with less than one percent of passionfruit and grape juices from concentrate. The list extends to natural flavors, citric acid, grape skin extract for color, and sucralose. Our assessment criteria are stringent when it comes to ingredients that may pose health risks or are not aligned with cleaner eating. High fructose corn syrup, a prominent ingredient in this beverage, is heavily penalized due to its association with various health concerns.

The additives, including natural flavors and grape skin extract, raise flags for their vague nature and potential health implications. These factors contribute to the product’s low score. Additionally, the use of non-organic and GMO ingredients further compromises the product’s standing on our scale.

This beverage’s overall composition, dominated by sweeteners and additives, positions it as an option to avoid for those seeking cleaner, healthier food alternatives. The 1/5 green leaves rating is a clear indicator of its standing within our reviewed products, emphasizing the need for consumers to be mindful of the ingredients in their food and beverages. The goal is to steer towards products that are transparent in their use of wholesome, less processed, and more natural ingredients.