Rockstar

Flavor:

Strawberry Peach

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors Sodium Citrate, Caffeine, Sodium benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Taurine, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Milk Thistle Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Red #40, Guarana Seed Extract, Caramel Color, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Rating: Not Clean

Ingredient Score:

Rockstar Strawberry Peach earns a rating of 22/5 green leaves on our website’s scale for cleaner food options. This score reflects the product’s significant room for improvement in terms of healthiness and cleanliness.

The beverage is not organic, and it contains genetically modified ingredients, both of which detract from its overall cleanliness. The presence of added sugars, specifically listed as “Sugar” and “Citric Acid,” further diminishes the product’s score. These sugars contribute to the unnecessary caloric intake and potential health risks associated with high sugar consumption.

Moreover, the Rockstar Strawberry Peach includes a range of additives that raise concerns. “Natural Flavor” and “Sodium Citrate” are ambiguous terms that do not provide clear information about their sources or potential effects. “Potassium Sorbate” and “Sodium Benzoate” are preservatives that help maintain freshness but are not favored in clean eating due to their synthetic nature. The inclusion of “Caramel Color” and “Red 40” are particularly problematic; these artificial colors are known for their negative health implications and are avoidable ingredients in the pursuit of a cleaner product.

The product also contains “Taurine,” “Niacinamide (Vitamin B3),” “Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5),” “Milk Thistle Extract,” “Panax Ginseng Root Extract,” “Guarana Seed Extract,” “Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6),” and “Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).” While some of these ingredients, such as vitamins and extracts, may offer health benefits, their positive impact is overshadowed by the negatives associated with the other ingredients in the beverage.

The Rockstar Strawberry Peach’s formulation does not align with the goals of providing cleaner, healthier food options. The product contains multiple ingredients that are either non-organic, GMO, or potentially harmful, which is why it receives a low green leaf rating. It is clear that the product would benefit from a reformulation that prioritizes natural and organic ingredients, eliminates GMOs, reduces added sugars, and removes synthetic additives and colors to offer a cleaner, more health-conscious option to consumers.