Oli Pop

Flavor:

Tropical Punch

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, OLISMART (Cassava Root Fiber, Chicory Root Inulin, Jerusalem Artichoke Inulin, Nopal Cactus*, Marshmallow Root*, Calendula Flower*, Kudzu Root*), Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Passion Fruit Juice Concentrate, Apple Juice Concentrate, Cassava Root Syrup, Mandarin Juice Concentrate, Stevia Leaf*, Himalayan Pink Salt, Natural Fruit Punch Flavor

Rating: Average

Ingredient Score:

Oli Pop Tropical Punch earns a rating of 3 out of 5 green leaves on our scale for cleaner food options. This beverage offers a blend of carbonated water and the OLISMART mix, which consists of various root fibers and extracts from plants like cassava, chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, nopal cactus, marshmallow root, calendula flower, and kudzu root. The inclusion of these fibers and extracts aims to support digestive health.

The drink is sweetened with a combination of fruit juice concentrates from lemon, pineapple, passion fruit, apple, mandarin, and cassava root syrup. It also includes stevia leaf as a sweetener. While stevia is a natural alternative to sugar, it is still considered an added sweetener, which reduces the product’s score. The presence of Himalayan pink salt adds to the flavor profile.

One of the major drawbacks is the use of “Natural Fruit Punch Flavor” in the ingredients list. The term “flavor” often encompasses a range of additives that may not align with the pursuit of cleaner food options. This ambiguity around the term “flavor” leads to a significant deduction in the product’s score.

Additionally, the product is not organic, which is a standard many health-conscious consumers prioritize. This fact also contributes to the score reduction. On the positive side, the product proudly states the use of non-GMO ingredients, which aligns with the values of consumers looking to avoid genetically modified organisms in their food.

The product straddles the line between offering health-conscious ingredients with digestive benefits and having elements that detract from its clean food mission. While it avoids GMOs and utilizes natural sweeteners, the lack of organic certification and the inclusion of unspecified flavors prevent it from achieving a higher rating. Consumers seeking cleaner food options may consider this product as a middle-of-the-road choice, acknowledging both its merits and its shortcomings.