Rockstar

Flavor:

Grape

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, Citric Acid, Erythritol, Taurine, Sodium Citrate, Natural Flavors, Caffeine, Malic Acid, Sodium benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Sucralose, Glucuronolactone, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Inositol, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Milk Thistle Extract, Red #40, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Guarana Seed Extract, Blue #1, Caramel Color, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rockstar Grape earns a 1/5 green leaves rating on our scale, indicating the lowest recommendation for cleaner food options. The product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which contributes to its low score. It includes added sugars, specifically citric acid and erythritol, and other sweeteners like acesulfame potassium and sucralose that are considered more harmful. The presence of these sweeteners is a significant factor in the product’s rating.

Moreover, Rockstar Grape contains a range of additives that raise concerns. Natural flavors, while common in many products, are often criticized for their lack of transparency regarding their composition. Potassium sorbate and sodium citrate are used as preservatives, and while they are generally recognized as safe by regulatory agencies, they are penalized in our scoring system. Caramel color, Red 40, and Blue 1 are artificial colors that have been linked to health concerns and are therefore flagged in our assessment. Malic acid, which can be naturally occurring or artificially produced, is another additive that we consider potentially harmful.

The product also includes vitamins and extracts such as niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, milk thistle extract, panax ginseng root extract, guarana seed extract, and vitamins B6 and B12. While vitamins and herbal extracts can offer health benefits, their presence does not offset the negative impact of the other ingredients in our scoring system.

Rockstar Grape’s formulation leads us to advise consumers to avoid this product in favor of healthier, more natural options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, added sugars, and artificial additives results in a product that falls short of the standards for cleaner food choices. Consumers seeking healthier alternatives should consider products with fewer additives, no artificial colors or sweeteners, and organic, non-GMO ingredients.