Starbucks American Menu

This Starbucks American Menu Pineapple Passionfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage earns a rating of 3 out of 5 green leaves on our scale. This reflects a middle-ground choice for those seeking cleaner food options. The beverage is a blend of a pineapple passionfruit refreshers base, lemonade, and freeze-dried pineapple. It is not certified organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, leading to a reduction in its overall score.

The product’s ingredient list shows it has added sugars, including sugar and white grape juice concentrate, which contribute to its sweetness. Citric acid also appears on the ingredient list; while it is a common food additive, it is considered an added sugar in this context and affects the product’s score. The presence of natural flavors and green coffee extract for flavoring is noted, and these are counted among potentially harmful additives, further impacting the score. Beta carotene is used to provide color to the beverage.

The Refreshers® Beverage includes lemonade made from water, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon oil, adding another layer of flavor to the mix. The inclusion of freeze-dried pineapple complements the tropical theme of the drink.

This Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage is positioned as an option for those who are navigating the market for cleaner food and drink choices. While it does not meet the criteria for a high-scoring product on our scale due to its lack of organic certification, GMO ingredients, added sugars, and potential additives, it also avoids falling into the lowest category, indicating that it has some qualities that may be suitable for consumers looking for a moderate option. The 3 green leaf rating serves as a guide for consumers to gauge where this product stands in terms of cleaner food choices.