Reign

Flavor:

Valencia Orange

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors, Erythritol, Citric Acid (pH Control), Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Panax Ginseng Extract, Sucralose, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Zinc 1 Gluconate, Beta-Carotene (Color), Niacinamide I (Vit. B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (Vit. B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Green Tea Extract (45% EGCG), Guarana Extract, Vitamin A Palmitate, Chromium Picolinate,! Biotin (Vit. B7), Guay USA Extract, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12).

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Reign Valencia Orange receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, reflecting its position as a less desirable option for those seeking cleaner food and drink choices. This beverage, which is not organic and contains GMO ingredients, falls short in meeting the criteria for healthy and natural products.

The presence of added sugars, such as citric acid and erythritol, detracts from its nutritional value. The inclusion of sucralose, a synthetic sweetener, further exacerbates the product’s distance from cleaner alternatives. Additionally, the label lists ‘natural flavors,’ a term that often masks the true nature of the ingredients used and may include potentially harmful additives.

Concerns extend to the additive sodium citrate, used twice in the list, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, a form of vitamin B6 which, while not inherently dangerous, is synthetic. The product does not contain palm oil; however, the scoring system appears to have deducted points for this ingredient erroneously.

Despite the inclusion of vitamins and extracts from ginseng, green tea, guarana, and guayusa, the product’s overall healthfulness is overshadowed by the negative aspects of its formulation. The presence of vitamins and minerals like ascorbic acid, zinc gluconate, niacinamide, D-calcium pantothenate, beta-carotene, chromium picolinate, biotin, and cyanocobalamin does provide some nutritional benefit. Nevertheless, these cannot compensate for the other less desirable ingredients.

The beverage’s low score reflects its alignment with products that do not support a clean eating lifestyle. Consumers are advised to seek alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients without added sugars or synthetic additives. Reign Valencia Orange’s rating serves as a guide for those navigating the complex landscape of food products, emphasizing the importance of transparency and healthfulness in ingredient selection.