Artificially sweetened beverages
Bubbl'R Peach Raspberry Dazzl’r
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
- Contains caffeine
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 53
Bubbl'R Peach Raspberry Dazzl’r scores 53 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 Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sparkling water
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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 , 47 points higher -
Raspberry Lime Seltzer Polar · 96 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Peach Sparkling Water Soleil · 96 fl oz/2.84 L Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher -
Blood orange and black raspberry Sanpellegrino · 89.2 fl oz/2.64 L Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 47 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Peach Raspberry Dazzl’r
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Potassium benzoate minus 7.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 1.5 points
- Caffeine minus 1.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 0.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 6 points
100 − 47 = 53
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 1 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 355ml
Ingredients
- Carbonated water
- erythritol (moderate concern)
- citric acid
- potassium benzoate (moderate concern)
- stevia leaf extract
- pectin
- sodium citrate
- vegetable juice
- caffeine
- potassium sorbate
- natural flavor
- gum arabic
- niacinamide
- d-calcium pantothenate
- vitamin A palmitate
- pyridoxine HCL
- beta-carotene
- cyanocobalamin
Label text, as published
Carbonated water, erythritol, citric acid, potassium benzoate, stevia leaf extract, pectin, sodium citrate, vegetable juice, caffeine, potassium sorbate, natural flavor, gum arabic, niacinamide, d-calcium pantothenate, vitamin A palmitate, pyridoxine HCL, beta-carotene, cyanocobalamin.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
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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Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
“For most adults, the FDA has cited 400 milligrams* a day — that's about two to three 12-fluid-ounce cups of coffee — as an amount not generally associated with negative effects.”
fda.gov
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Caffeine (EFSA topic page; Scientific Opinion on the safety of caffeine, 2015)
“Caffeine intakes from all sources up to 200mg per day consumed throughout the day do not raise safety concerns for the foetus.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.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
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 4.1 (beverages with high caffeine content)
“‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’”
eur-lex.europa.eu