Poppi

Flavor:

Grape

Ingredients:

Sparkling Water, Grape Juice*, Apple Juice*, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Organic Agave Inulin, Natural Flavors, Fruit and Vegetable Juice for Color, Citric Acid, Stevia
*Concentrate

Rating: Not Clean

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 2 out of 5 green leaves, the Poppi Grape drink falls short of the highest standards for clean and healthy food options on our website. This rating reflects the presence of ingredients that do not align with the ethos of providing the healthiest and most natural products to consumers.

The drink is not organic, a significant factor in its evaluation, as many consumers prioritize organically sourced ingredients to avoid pesticides and chemicals. While it is commendable that the product uses non-GMO ingredients, this positive aspect is overshadowed by the inclusion of added sugars such as organic cane sugar and stevia. These sweeteners, particularly cane sugar, are considered detrimental to the product’s overall health profile.

Furthermore, the addition of citric acid raises concerns, although it is commonly used in the food industry for flavor or as a preservative. More troubling is the presence of ‘natural flavors’, a term that lacks transparency and often covers a range of additives that may not align with clean eating principles. These flavors contribute to the deduction of points due to their ambiguous nature and potential health implications.

The product also includes organic apple cider vinegar and organic agave inulin, which are generally recognized for their health benefits. However, their positive contributions are insufficient to counterbalance the negative impact of the less desirable ingredients.

The Poppi Grape drink, therefore, represents a choice that does not fully embrace the clean and healthy ethos many consumers are seeking. There is a clear opportunity for improvement by eliminating added sugars, clarifying the sources of natural flavors, and transitioning to organic ingredients. Such changes would enhance the product’s standing and better serve those looking for truly clean food options.