Rockstar

Flavor:

Whipped Orange

Ingredients:

Carbonated Water, Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Condensed Skim Milk, Clarified Orange Juice Concentrate, Taurine, Cream, Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Citrus Pectin, Caffeine, Glucuronolactone, Sodium benzoate (Preserves Freshness), Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Gum Arabic, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Milk Thistle Extract, Glycerol Ester Of Rosin, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Guarana Seed Extract, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Caramel Color, Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (Color), Vitamin A Palmitate, Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Rating: We Avoid

Ingredient Score:

Awarded a 1/5 green leaf rating, the Rockstar Whipped Orange energy drink falls at the lowest end of our health-conscious scale. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that significantly impact its score. The inclusion of added sugars, namely sugar and citric acid, further detracts from its standing, while the presence of glucose syrup exacerbates the issue due to its potentially more harmful nature.

The Rockstar Whipped Orange is laden with a variety of additives that raise health concerns. Ingredients such as natural flavors and potassium sorbate are noted for their potential harm, while caramel color and sodium benzoate are recognized as known harmful additives. Additionally, the product’s formulation includes glucuronolactone, glycerol ester of rosin, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which contribute to the negative assessment.

Despite the inclusion of vitamins and extracts such as niacinamide (Vitamin B3), calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5), panax ginseng root extract, and guarana seed extract, these potentially beneficial components are overshadowed by the product’s overall composition, which prioritizes additives and non-organic ingredients over cleaner alternatives.

Moreover, the product’s ingredient list erroneously lists ‘flavor’ as an additive, which is not a standard ingredient term and may be a typographical error for ‘natural flavor’. There is also a mention of ‘harmful oils’ with a specific reference to palm, but palm oil is not listed in the ingredients provided. This discrepancy suggests a need for clarification or correction in the evaluation process.

The Rockstar Whipped Orange’s low rating reflects its position as a product to avoid for those seeking healthier, cleaner food and drink options. The energy drink’s composition, dominated by non-organic elements, added sugars, and a host of potentially harmful additives, aligns it with products that do not meet the standards for consumers prioritizing their health and well-being.