Vega
Flavor:
Vega Sport® Recovery - Apple Berry
Ingredients:
Brown Rice Syrup Solids, Natural Flavors, Potassium Citrate, Red Beet Juice Powder (for Color), Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Magnesium Citrate, Stevia Leaf Extract.
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
The Vega Sport® Recovery – Apple Berry garners a 2 out of 5 green leaf rating on our scale, reflecting its position towards the lower end of our health and cleanliness spectrum. This product is not organic, contributing to its lower score, as we prioritize organic ingredients in our evaluations for a cleaner food profile. While the product does use non-GMO ingredients, which is a positive aspect, the presence of added sugars impacts its rating negatively. The inclusion of Stevia Leaf Extract and Citric Acid is considered less than ideal, but the use of Brown Rice Syrup Solids is particularly concerning due to its classification as a more harmful added sugar.
Further detracting from the product’s score, the presence of potentially harmful additives such as Natural Flavors and Malic Acid raises questions about the overall purity of the product. The term ‘Natural Flavors’ often encompasses a range of unspecified substances, which may not align with the goal of providing transparent and clean food options. Malic Acid, while naturally occurring in some fruits, is often synthetically produced for use in food products, which could be a point of contention for consumers seeking natural ingredients.
The product’s score reflects the need for improvement in its formulation to meet the standards of those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. The deductions in points stem from the product’s non-organic status, the inclusion of added sugars, and the presence of ingredients that are potentially harmful or obscure in nature. To enhance its standing, the product would benefit from a reformulation that emphasizes organic ingredients, eliminates added sugars, and removes ambiguous additives, thereby providing a more transparent and health-conscious option to consumers.
This product has room for enhancement to better serve a market that demands wholesome, clean food choices. The current ingredient composition does not align with the highest standards of health and cleanliness that are central to our green leaf rating system.
Certifications:
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