Vitamin waters
Joyburst Renew strawberry-lemonade
16.9 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 71
Joyburst Renew strawberry-lemonade scores 71 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 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.
Better lemonade
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Strawberry Lemonade Polar · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
No sugar added strawberry lemonade Uncle Matt's · 52 fl oz/1.62 qt/1.53 L Not ultra-processed · No sucralose Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Polar seltzer raspberry pink lemonade Polar · 96 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Strawberry Lemonade Synergy Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 95 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Lemon Limeade Spindrift · 12 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 29 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Renew strawberry-lemonade
Ingredients
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 29.5 = 70.5 → 71
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 16.9 FL OZ
Ingredients
- Water
- natural flavors
- citric acid
- electrolytes complex (calcium pantothenate)
- malic acid
- sucralose (moderate concern)
- vitamin B complex (niacinamide [vitamin B3], calcium pantothenate [vitamin B5], pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin B6], thiamine mononitrate [vitamin B1], vitamin B12 [cyanocobalamin])
- lion's mane mushroom powder
Label text, as published
Water, natural flavors, citric acid, electrolytes complex (calcium pantothenate), malic acid, sucralose, vitamin B complex (niacinamide [vitamin B3], calcium pantothenate [vitamin B5], pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin B6], thiamine mononitrate [vitamin B1], vitamin B12 [cyanocobalamin]), lion's mane mushroom powder.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Joyburst
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