Ocean Spray
Flavor:
Cran•Energy™ Cranberry Energy Juice Drink
Ingredients:
Filtered Water, Grape Juice (Water, Grape Juice Concentrate), Cranberry Juice (Water, Cranberry Juice Concentrate), Natural Flavors, Green Tea Extract*, Pectin, Citric Acid, Fumaric Acid, Vegetable And Fruit Concentrate (For Color), Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Niacinamide (Vit. B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vit. B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Ocean Spray Cran•Energy™ Cranberry Energy Juice Drink receives a rating of 2/5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This score reflects the product’s use of non-organic ingredients, the inclusion of GMOs, and the presence of added sugars and potentially harmful additives.
The product is not made from organic ingredients, which is a significant factor in its lower rating. The absence of a non-GMO certification further impacts the score negatively. The presence of citric acid is identified as an added sugar, which detracts from the product’s overall healthfulness. Furthermore, the inclusion of sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, is a notable concern due to its artificial nature and the potential health implications associated with its consumption.
In addition to these issues, the product contains several additives that are often scrutinized for their potential health impacts. The term “natural flavor” encompasses a wide range of possible substances, some of which may not align with cleaner food principles. Sodium citrate, used as a preservative or flavor enhancer, along with pyridoxine hydrochloride (a form of Vitamin B6), are also present and contribute to the lower score, as they do not adhere to the ideal of clean and straightforward ingredients.
The product is fortified with vitamins, such as Vitamin C and several B vitamins, which may offer some nutritional benefits. However, the advantages of vitamin fortification are overshadowed by the presence of the aforementioned additives and sweeteners.
The Ocean Spray Cran•Energy™ Cranberry Energy Juice Drink has room for improvement to meet the standards of those seeking cleaner and healthier food products. Eliminating artificial sweeteners, committing to non-GMO ingredients, and using organic components would be necessary steps to enhance the product’s standing within our green leaf rating system.
Certifications:
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