Drink
Bubly burst
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 52
Bubly burst scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) 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
- minus 7.5 points Potassium benzoate: Benzoates can form small amounts of benzene in drinks that also contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C), especially with heat or light. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K): In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, acesulfame-K intake was associated with higher cancer risk; cause and effect is not established. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sparkling water
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Just Bubly Bubly · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Lemon Sparkling Water & Real Squeezed Fruit Spindrift · 96 fl oz/2.84 L Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Nojito sparkling water Spindrift · 355 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Bubly drops Sodastream · 1.36 fl oz/40 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Bubly - Coconut Pineapple Bubly · 12 fl oz No non-nutritive sweeteners · No potassium benzoate Score 83 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Bubly burst
Ingredients
- Potassium benzoate minus 7.5 points
- Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) minus 7.5 points
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Calcium disodium EDTA minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
100 − 48 = 52
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 1 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 bottle (500 g)
Ingredients
- carbonated water
- natural flavor
- clarified lemon juice concentrate
- citric acid
- potassium benzoate (moderate concern)
- fumaric acid
- black carrot juice concentrate (color)
- acesulfame potassium (moderate concern)
- sucralose (moderate concern)
- zinc gluconate
- calcium disodium EDTA
- vitamin E acetate
Label text, as published
carbonated water, natural flavor, clarified lemon juice concentrate, citric acid, potassium benzoate, fumaric acid, black carrot juice concentrate (color), acesulfame potassium, sucralose, zinc gluconate, calcium disodium EDTA, vitamin E acetate
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Bubly
Sources
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Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study
“In this large cohort study, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), which are used in many food and beverage brands worldwide, were associated with increased cancer risk.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as food additive (plain language summary)
“The acceptable daily intake (ADI) considered safe for all population groups was set at 15 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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