Drink
Bubly Burst Peach Mango
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 64
Bubly Burst Peach Mango scores 64 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
- minus 7.5 points Sucralose: In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring, non-nutritive sweetener and sequestrant. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sparkling water
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Bubly Burst Peach Mango
Ingredients
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Calcium disodium EDTA minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 2 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 36 = 64
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 2 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1.0 bottle (16.9 fl oz)
Ingredients
- CARBONATED WATER
- PEACH JUICE CONCENTRATE CITRIC ACID
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- MALIC ACID POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS) POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS) ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (not recognized)
- SUCRALOSE (moderate concern)
- ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT COLOR)
- ZINC GLUCONATE
- CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)
- VITAMIN E ACETATE
- BETA CAROTENE (COLOR). smartlabel
Label text, as published
CARBONATED WATER, PEACH JUICE CONCENTRATE CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, MALIC ACID POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS) POTASSIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVES FRESHNESS) ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT COLOR), ZINC GLUCONATE, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), VITAMIN E ACETATE, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR). smartlabel
Sources
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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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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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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