Polar Seltzer sparkling water black cherry flavored
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Non-alcoholic beverages

Polar Seltzer sparkling water black cherry flavored

1 L

Score

Excellent 100 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives

Why it scores 100

Polar Seltzer sparkling water black cherry flavored scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
  2. 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

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Seltzer sparkling water black cherry flavored

START100

Ingredients

  • Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Bonuses

  • No additives plus 3 points
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [2]
subtotal+3

TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 0.5 = 100.5 → 100


GTIN 00071537020281 · 2026-02-19

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy0 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 12 Fluid Ounces (355 ml)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Carbonated Water, Natural Flavors

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  2. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org