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Sunny Delight
Flavor:
Watermelon
Ingredients:
Water, high fructose corn syrup and 2% or less of: concentrated orange juice, concentrated apple juice, concentrated grapeFruit Juice, concentrated tangerine juice, concentrated lime juice, natural and artificial flavors, citric acid, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin b1), sucralose, Sodium Hexametaphosphate and potassium sorbate to protect flavor, red #40, calcium disodium edta to protect color.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Sunny Delight Watermelon receives a 1/5 green leaf rating on our clean food scale. This beverage fails to meet criteria for a healthier choice due to its ingredients and lack of organic certification. It is not organic and contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs), which results in a lower score. The presence of added sugars, such as citric acid and fructose, contributes to its negative assessment. More concerning are the harmful added sugars, including sucralose and high fructose corn syrup, which further reduce its rating.
The product also contains a series of potentially harmful additives. These include natural and artificial flavors, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium EDTA, and sodium hexametaphosphate. Of particular concern is the inclusion of the artificial dye Red #40, which has been linked to adverse health effects in some studies. The product’s use of high fructose corn syrup, combined with artificial flavors, is a significant factor in its low score.
Given these considerations, our recommendation is to avoid Sunny Delight Watermelon. The ingredients list indicates a product that does not align with the goal of providing cleaner food options. Consumers seeking healthier beverages should consider alternatives that prioritize natural ingredients, are free from artificial additives, and preferably, offer organic and non-GMO options.
Certifications:
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