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Vitamin Water
Flavor:
Kiwi Strawberry
Ingredients:
reverse osmosis water, crystalline fructose, less than 0.5% of: vitamins A, C, B5, B6, B12 (retinyl palmitate, ascorbic acid, calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin), electrolytes (magnesium and calcium lactates and potassium phosphate), guarana seed extract, caffeine, citric acid, cane sugar, gum acacia, glycerol ester of rosin, natural flavors, Vegetable Juices (for color).
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Vitamin Water Kiwi Strawberry receives a 1/5 green leaf rating, indicating it falls short of our clean food standards. This beverage is not organic and contains genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, leading to initial deductions in its overall healthfulness score. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars, including crystalline fructose and cane sugar, significantly detracts from its nutritional value.
The product also includes citric acid, which, while naturally occurring, is often used to preserve and enhance flavor, contributing to the added sugar content. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and the synthetic form of vitamin B6, pyridoxine hydrochloride, raises concerns about artificial enhancement and the overall purity of the product.
Additionally, the label lists ingredients like guarana seed extract and caffeine, which may not align with consumers seeking cleaner energy sources without stimulants. The product also contains gum acacia and glycerol ester of rosin, which are used as stabilizers and may be considered unnecessary additives by those aiming for a diet consisting of whole, unprocessed foods.
Despite the product’s attempt to market itself as a healthful beverage by adding vitamins and electrolytes, these positive aspects are overshadowed by the negative impact of its non-organic and GMO ingredients, added sugars, and potentially harmful additives. It is also important to note that the product has been penalized for the inclusion of harmful oils, although palm oil is not explicitly listed in the ingredients provided. This inconsistency in the scoring criteria should be addressed to ensure accuracy in our evaluation.
Vitamin Water Kiwi Strawberry’s low rating reflects its alignment with products that may not support a clean, healthy lifestyle. Consumers are advised to consider alternatives that prioritize organic ingredients, lack GMOs, and do not contain added sugars or questionable additives. The overall assessment deems this product as one to avoid for those seeking cleaner food options.
Certifications:
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