Rockstar

Flavor:

Mango Lemonade

Ingredients:

Water, Coconut Water, Bovine Collagen Peptides, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Sodium Polyphosphates (To Protect Flavor), Caffeine, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K, acesulfame K), Sucralose, Yellow #5, Taurine, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Yellow #6, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Rockstar Mango Lemonade receives the lowest possible score on our scale for cleaner food options. This beverage is not organic and includes genetically modified organisms (GMOs), contributing to its low rating. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars, particularly Citric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, and Sucralose, significantly reduces its score. These sweeteners are not just additional sugars but also represent a more concerning category of harmful added sugars.

The product also contains a range of potentially harmful additives, such as Natural Flavor, Sodium Polyphosphates, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. These ingredients are often used to enhance flavor, preserve freshness, and stabilize the product but carry potential health risks. More alarming is the inclusion of known harmful additives, specifically Yellow 5 and Yellow 6. These artificial colors have been linked to various negative health effects and are best avoided.

Despite the product containing a few vitamins and coconut water, these positive attributes are overshadowed by the negative aspects of the other ingredients. The Rockstar Mango Lemonade’s formulation does not align with our standards for cleaner, healthier food options. The product’s score reflects a composition that relies on artificial and potentially harmful ingredients rather than natural, wholesome alternatives.

Consumers seeking cleaner food products would be advised to consider alternative beverages that prioritize organic ingredients, avoid GMOs, and do not contain added or harmful sugars and additives. The 1/5 green leaves rating serves as a clear indicator that Rockstar Mango Lemonade falls short of these criteria and is therefore not recommended for those looking to make healthier choices in their diet.