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Calypso Lemonade, Original
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Lemonades

Calypso Lemonade, Original

473 mL

Poor out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 34

Calypso Lemonade, Original scores 34 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong
  3. Sugars 11.2 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Lemonade, Original

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [4][5]
  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
  • Calcium disodium EDTA
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
subtotal−26.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [5]
  • 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring, modified starch and sequestrant. [5]
subtotal−22.5

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Sugars 11.2 g / 100 ml
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Energy 44 kcal / 100 ml
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [2]
subtotal−17
TOTAL 34Poor

100 − 66 = 34

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00079581184003 · 2026-09-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy44 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates11.2 g
Sugars11.2 g
Added sugars11.2 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 1 bottle (473 ml)

Ingredients

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

FILTERED WATER, SUGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, LEMON FRUIT PULP, NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BETA-CAROTENE, EDTA TO PROTECT COLOR.

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Metal, Glass

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. 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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org