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Frozen Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage
Ingredients:
Ice, Lemonade [water, Lemon juice, sugar, Lemon oil], refreshers strawberry acai base [water, sugar, white grape juice concentrate, natural flavors, citric acid, natural green coffee flavor, colored with fruit and Vegetable Juice, rebaudioside-a], strawberry puree sauce [strawberry puree, white grape juice concentrate, water, fruit and Vegetable Juice for color, natural flavors, xanthan gum, citric acid], freeze-dried strawberries.
Rating: Average
- 3 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded a 3/5 green leaves rating, the Starbucks American Menu Frozen Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage sits squarely in the middle of the health-conscious spectrum. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified ingredients, which detracts from its overall health score. Additionally, added sugars contribute to its lower rating, while the presence of certain additives, such as natural flavors and xanthan gum, raises concerns.
This frozen beverage is crafted with a blend of ice, lemonade, a refreshers strawberry acai base, strawberry puree sauce, and freeze-dried strawberries. The lemonade component combines water, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon oil. The base of the drink features a mix of water, sugar, white grape juice concentrate, and natural flavors, enhanced with a natural green coffee flavor and color derived from fruit and vegetable juices. Rebaudioside-A, a stevia-based sweetener, is also included. The strawberry puree sauce is made from strawberry puree, white grape juice concentrate, natural colors, natural flavors, xanthan gum, and citric acid, with freeze-dried strawberries adding a final touch.
The product’s reliance on non-organic ingredients and the inclusion of GMOs are the primary reasons for the deductions in its health rating. The addition of sugars, specifically the white grape juice concentrate and sugar in both the lemonade and strawberry acai base, further impacts the health score. The use of additives like natural flavors and xanthan gum, which are often scrutinized for their potential health effects, also contributes to the deductions. The presence of rebaudioside-A suggests an attempt to balance sweetness with a calorie-free sweetener, which may be seen as a positive by some consumers.
The Starbucks American Menu Frozen Strawberry Açaí Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage achieves a balance of health-conscious ingredients with those that are less so. It stands as an average choice for consumers seeking cleaner food options, offering a middle ground between indulgence and healthfulness.
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