Mott's Berry

Mott’s

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Ingredients:

Corn syrup, Sugar, Modified Corn Starch, Pear Juice Concentrate, Apple Juice Concentrate, Strawberry Puree, Carrot Juice Concentrate. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Dextrose, Sodium Citrate, Malic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Sunflower Oil*, Vegetable And Fruit Juice Added For Color, Natural Flavor, Carnauba Wax.

Rating:     Not Clean

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Rated at 2/5 green leaves, Mott’s Berry appears to fall short of the cleaner food options that health-conscious consumers are seeking. This product is not organic, nor does it use non-GMO ingredients, which are two critical factors for many looking for wholesome food choices. The presence of added sugars, including sugar and citric acid, raises concerns for those aiming to minimize their sugar intake. Furthermore, the use of dextrose and corn syrup as additional sweeteners exacerbates these concerns, as these ingredients are often associated with less healthy food options.

The ingredient list also includes potentially harmful additives such as natural flavor, sodium citrate, malic acid, and modified corn starch. While these substances are permissible within food production, they do not align with the criteria for ‘clean’ eating that many consumers strive for. The inclusion of fruit and vegetable juice for color is a positive aspect, as it suggests a preference for more natural coloring methods over artificial dyes. However, this aspect is overshadowed by the aforementioned drawbacks.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a beneficial nutrient found in the product, which contributes to the overall nutritional value. Yet, the use of pear juice concentrate, apple juice concentrate, and strawberry puree, which could be seen as positive elements, are not enough to offset the negative impact of the other ingredients on the product’s overall score.

The product’s reliance on ingredients that do not meet the standards for clean eating is evident. The absence of organic certification, the presence of GMOs, and the inclusion of multiple forms of added sugars and questionable additives contribute to its low green leaf rating. For a product to be considered a cleaner food option, it would need to eliminate these controversial ingredients and focus on organic, non-GMO components with no added sugars or harmful additives.

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