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Minute Maid
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Zero Sugar Mango Passion
Ingredients:
Pure filtered water, Lemon juice from concentrate**, mango purée from concentrate**, passion Fruit Juice from concentrate**, less than 0.5% of: apple purée from concentrate**, natural flavors, citric acid (provides tartness), vitamin c (ascorbic acid), potassium citrate (regulates tartness), aspartame, acesulfame potassium, beta carotene (for color). **adds a negligible amount of sugar
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Minute Maid Zero Sugar Mango Passion drink falls short of meeting the criteria for cleaner food options on our website. This product is not organic and includes GMO ingredients, factors that significantly reduce its rating. Additionally, the presence of added sugars, despite being marketed as a zero-sugar beverage, further detracts from its score.
The ingredient list reveals the inclusion of citric acid as a source of added sugar. More concerning are the artificial sweeteners acesulfame potassium and aspartame, which are considered harmful added sugars and contribute to the product’s low rating. Aspartame, in particular, is singled out as a known harmful additive, further impacting the overall score.
Furthermore, the product contains “natural flavors,” a term that lacks transparency and is associated with potentially harmful additives. These elements raise questions about the product’s purity and healthfulness.
Minute Maid Zero Sugar Mango Passion also contains beta carotene for color, which is not inherently harmful but is a non-essential additive. The inclusion of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and potassium citrate, while serving functional purposes such as tartness regulation and nutrient supplementation, does not compensate for the product’s other shortcomings.
Due to these factors, our assessment strongly advises against this beverage as a clean food option. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives would be better served by products that are organic, free from GMOs, and do not contain added or artificial sugars, as well as ambiguous additives. The 1/5 green leaves rating reflects the product’s position at the lower end of the health spectrum within the crowded market of food and beverage options.
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