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Awarded 3 out of 5 green leaves, Snapple Raspberry Peach is a mid-range choice for those seeking cleaner food options. This beverage is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, factors that impact its rating on our scale. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars and potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors contributes to its average standing.

Snapple Raspberry Peach is crafted with filtered water, pear juice concentrate, peach puree, and citric acid, along with sugar and vegetable juice concentrate for color. The use of acacia gum is also notable. While the product does include real fruit puree, the addition of sugar and citric acid for taste and preservation raises concerns. The term ‘natural flavors’ is broad and can encompass a variety of ingredients, some of which may not align with the goal of cleaner eating.

The drink does not boast organic certification, which means that the ingredients may have been exposed to pesticides or other chemicals during their cultivation. Additionally, the lack of non-GMO verification suggests that some of the ingredients may have been genetically modified, a characteristic often avoided by those seeking natural food products.

The Snapple Raspberry Peach score reflects its position as an option that straddles the line between health-conscious and standard commercial offerings. It offers some natural ingredients but falls short of the ideals of clean eating due to its use of added sugars, non-organic ingredients, and ambiguous natural flavors. This product serves as a compromise for consumers who prioritize natural ingredients but are not strictly against the inclusion of added sugars or GMOs. It stands as an alternative to many products in the market that may be less attentive to the use of natural ingredients, but it does not reach the pinnacle of healthful purity that some consumers might be searching for.