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Vitamin Water
Flavor:
Tropical Mango
Ingredients:
reverse osmosis water, crystalline fructose, less than 0.5% of: vitamins C, E, B3, B5, B6, B12 (ascorbic acid, alpha-tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin), electrolytes (calcium and magnesium lactates and potassium phosphate and Sodium Citrate), cane sugar, natural flavors, citric acid, lycopene and β-apo-8'-carotenal (for color).
Rating: Not Clean
- 2 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 2/5 green leaves, Vitamin Water Tropical Mango falls short of the cleaner food options standard we uphold. The product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, which significantly reduces its score. Furthermore, the presence of added sugars, including crystalline fructose and cane sugar, detracts from its healthfulness. The inclusion of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors and sodium citrate contributes to the low rating.
Vitamin Water Tropical Mango’s formulation begins with reverse osmosis water, a purification method that is beneficial. However, the product’s health value is undermined by the addition of crystalline fructose, a sweetener linked to negative health effects. The presence of less than 0.5% of several vitamins and electrolytes does not compensate for the other less desirable ingredients.
The product also includes cane sugar, which is another form of added sugar that reduces the nutritional profile. While the vitamins and electrolytes such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium may offer some health benefits, their impact is overshadowed by the negative aspects of the added sugars and questionable additives.
Moreover, the use of natural flavors is problematic. The term ‘natural flavors’ is broad and does not disclose the actual substances used, raising concerns about their safety and cleanliness. Ingredients such as citric acid, lycopene, and β-apo-8′-carotenal are used for flavor and color, yet they do not enhance the nutritional value of the drink.
The product’s reliance on non-organic and GMO ingredients further compromises its standing as a clean food option. The push for cleaner, more natural food products is driven by a desire to avoid such elements, which are often associated with industrial farming practices that may have negative environmental and health impacts.
Vitamin Water Tropical Mango has room for improvement to align with cleaner, healthier food standards. By eliminating GMOs, reducing added sugars, and using more transparent and natural ingredients, the product could potentially improve its score and provide a healthier option for consumers.
Certifications:
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