Carbonated waters
Bubly
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Bubly scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Capped at 79: No nutrition facts on file, so we can't confirm excellent.
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sparkling water
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S.PELLEGRINO Sparkling Natural Mineral Water S.pellegrino · 500 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Carbonated Natural Mineral Water S.pellegrino · 750 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Lemon Sparkling Water Spindrift · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Lime Sparkling Water Spindrift · 355 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Sparkling Water Pure La Croix · 355 mL Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Bubly
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition
- Nutrition facts unavailable no points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. No nutrition facts on file, so we can't confirm excellent.
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CARBONATED WATER, NATURAL FLAVOR
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Bubly
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org